The Political Web - Media, Participation and Alternative Democracy (Hardcover, New)

As democracy encounters increasing difficulties, many citizens are turning to the domain of alternative politics, and in so doing, making considerable use of the Web and other new communication technologies. Clearly this is having significant impact, and we see that new modes of political participation and even political cultures are emerging. Yet, we would be foolish to expect some simple 'techno-fix' for democracy; its problems are more complex than that. This volume analyses various factors that shape such Web-facilitated participation, including features of the Web itself as well as broader societal realities. Avoiding simplistic optimism or pessimism, the discussion highlights the tensions and force-fields that impact on participation. The presentation also addresses several key topics in regard to citizens' engagement, such as civic subjectivity, web intellectuals, and cosmopolitanism. While anchored in an extensive literature and wide theoretical vistas, the book is written in a clear and accessible style.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Peter Dahlgren
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	195
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-32636-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Political subversion Promotions
LSN:	1-137-32636-0
Barcode:	9781137326362

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