Transforming Politics and Policy in the Digital Age

Download or read book Transforming Politics and Policy in the Digital Age written by Bishop, Jonathan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital technology and the Internet have greatly affected the political realm in recent years, allowing citizens greater input and interaction in government processes. The mainstream media no longer holds all the power in political commentary. Transforming Politics and Policy in the Digital Age provides an updated assessment of the implications of technology for society and the realm of politics. The book covers issues presented by the technological changes on policy making and offers a wide array of perspectives. This publication will appeal to researchers, politicians, policy analysts, and academics working in e-government and politics.