Foreword -- Preface -- The future of electronic democracy / Norbert Kersting -- Political mobilization and social networks : the example of the Arab spring / Pippa Norris -- Social media / Jason Abbott -- Electronic political campaigning / Andrea Römmele -- Open government and open data / Stephanie Wojcik -- Electronic voting / Thad Hall -- Voting advice applications / Andreas Ladner and Jan Fivaz.
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Summary
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.
