Electronic Democracy in Europe

Electronic Democracy in Europe

by Ralf LindnerGeorg Aichholzer and Leonhard Hennen
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 08/03/2016

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This edited book is the first of its kind to systematically address the intersection of e-democracy and European politics. It contributes to an improved understanding of the role that new media technologies play in European politics and the potential impact that Internet-based political participation processes may have on modern-day representative democracy in Europe. A unique, holistic approach is taken to examine e-democracy’s current state and prospects in Europe from three, partially overlapping and interlocking perspectives: e-public, e-participation and e-voting. The authors provide both theory-inspired reflections on e-democracy’s contribution to the formation of the European public sphere, as well as rich empirical analyses of contemporary e-participation phenomena such as the European Citizens’ Initiative or e-voting practices in Estonia. Based on the presented findings, the concluding chapter combines a prospective outlook with recommendations for future paths towards meaningful integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance.

ISBN:
9783319274195
9783319274195
Category:
International economics
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
08-03-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing

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