Just published :
KERSTING N. (ed.), Electronic Democracy, Barbara Budrich Publishers, "The World of Political Science" Series, July 2012.

The timely book takes stock of the state of the art and future of electronic democracy, exploring the history and potential of e-democracy in global perspective. Analysing the digital divide, the role of the internet as a tool for political mobilisation, internet Voting and Voting Advice Applications, and other phenomena, this volume critically engages with the hope for more transparency and political participation through e-democracy.

The editor:
Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting,
Department of Political Science, University of Münster, Germany

Target groups:
Undergraduates, postgraduates, and post-docs in Political Science, democracy, public administration, governance, International Relations, sociology

Keywords:
electronic democracy, e-voting, social media

Subject area:
Political Science, democracy, public administration, governance, International Relations, sociology

Summary
Foreword Preface

1. The Future of Electronic democracy Norbert Kersting

2. Political mobilization and social networks. The example of the Arab spring Pippa Norris

3. Social media Jason Abbott

4. Electronic political campaigning Andrea Römmele

5. Open government and open data Stephanie Wojcik

6. Electronic voting Michael Alvarez and Thad Hall

7. Voting Advice Applications Andreas Ladner and Jan Fivaz

6 Contents Index Notes on the Contributors

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