The Internet, Democracy and Democratization / Edition 1

by Peter Ferdinand

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:	9780714650654
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/29/2000
Series:	Democratization and Autocratization Studies , #3
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Ferdinand University of Warwick

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Internet, Democracy and Democratization, Peter Ferdinand; Chapter 2 Paradoxical Part ners: Electronic Communication and Electronic Democracy, Beth Simone Noveck; Chapter 3 Democratizing Democracy: Strong Democracy, US Political Campaigns and the Internet, Jennifer Stromer-Galley; Chapter 4 Revitalizing the Part y System or Zeitgeist-on-line? Virtual Part y Headquarters and Virtual Part y Branches in Germany, Christoph Bieber; Chapter 5 The Politics of African America On-Line, Rohit Lekhi; Chapter 6 Neo-Nazis and Taliban On-Line: Anti-Modern Political Movements and Modern Media, Peter Chroust; Chapter 7 The Internet in Indonesia’s New Democracy, David T. Hill, Krishna Sen; Chapter 8 The Electronic Republic? The Role of the Internet in Promoting Democracy in Africa, Dana Ott, Melissa Rosser; Chapter 9 Tibet, Democracy and the Internet Bazaar, John Bray; Chapter 10 Conclusion, Peter Ferdinand;