Mapping global digital political inequality / Daniel S. Lane, Emilija Gagrcin and Ying Qi Pan

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lane, Daniel S., author.

Gagrcin, Emilija, author.

Pan, Ying Qi, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in politics and communication

Cambridge elements. Elements in politics and communication, 2633-9897

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Digital divide.

Equality--Political aspects.

Equality.

Technology and state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026

Summary:

"Inequality is an essential concept for understanding the impact of digital media on political life. This Element offers an empirical portrait of digital political inequality globally. We find that gaps in online political information reception and engagement are prevalent worldwide and growing over time. These inequalities are related to the resources held by individuals, the experiences of groups, and the economic, democratic, and technological development of societies. Moreover, we find that digital political media use is associated with greater participation in electoral politics and belief in democracy, while at the same time lower political trust and satisfaction with political systems. Based on these findings, we offer an agenda for studying digital political inequality across societal, technological, institutional, and individual levels. Ultimately, digital media not only create walls that separate the political haves and have-nots, but also windows and doors to greater political voice and influence for the less powerful"-- Cambridge Core

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from home page (Cambridge Core, viewed August 18, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Lane, Daniel S. Mapping global digital political inequality

ISBN:

9781009514163

1009514164

9781009514187

1009514180

OCLC:

1594452045

Publisher Number:

CIPO000406747

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license