The Internet, Democracy and Democratization

by Peter Ferdinand (Editor)

Overview

The Internet is transforming relations between states and citizens. This study gives examples of how it is creating new political communities at various levels, both in democracies and authoritarian regimes. It is also used by marginalized anti-democratic groups such as neo-Nazis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714681146
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/29/2000
Series:	Democratization and Autocratization Studies
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Ferdinand University of Warwick

Table of Contents

	The Internet, Democracy and Democratization	1
	Paradoxical Partners: Electronic Communication and Electronic Democracy	18
	Democratizing Democracy: Strong Democracy, US Political Campaigns and the Internet	36
	Revitalizing the Party System or Zeitgeist-on-Line? Virtual Party Headquarters and Virtual Party Branches in Germany	59
	The Politics of African America On-Line	76
	Neo-Nazis and Taliban On-Line: Anti-Modern Political Movements and Modern Media	102
	The Internet in Indonesia's New Democracy	119
	The Electronic Republic? The Role of the Internet in Promoting Democracy in Africa	137
	Tibet, Democracy and the Internet Bazaar	157
	Conclusion	174
	Abstracts	183
	Notes on Contributors	187
	Index	189