Cyberdemocracy : technology, cities and civic networks / edited by Roza Tsagarousianou, Damian Tambini, and Cathy Bryan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tsagarousianou, Roza, 1964-

Tambini, Damian.

Bryan, Cathy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political participation--Computer network resources.

Political participation.

Local area networks (Computer networks).

Democracy.

Community development, Urban.

Community organization.

Physical Description:

ix, 185 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1998.

Summary:

" Cyberdemocracy" is a study of the potential for "electronic democracy" through the examination of case studies in US and European cities and civic projects. It aims to strike a balance between enthusiastic and dismissive approaches to "electronic democracy." The authors consider the impact of new technology with regard to the history of broadcasting and communications technology--in particular, the ways in which the principles and requirements of public service and universal access will, or will not be maintained. This is a vigorous contribution to a vital debate about the state of democracy and the impact of communications technology. It will be essential reading for both students and policy makers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415171342

0415171350

OCLC:

36713255