Preface -- The new generation of political advocacy groups -- The MoveOn effect: disruptive innovation in the interest group ecology of American politics -- Political blogs as political associations -- Online tools for offline action: neo-federated political associations -- Netroots as networks: building progressive infrastructure -- Don't think of an online elephant -- Innovation edges, advocacy inflation and sedimentary organizations.
Summary
The Internet is facilitating a generational transition among American political advocacy organizations. This book provides a detailed exploration of how 'netroots' advocacy groups - MoveOn.org, DailyKos.com, DemocracyforAmerica.com, and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee - differ from 'legacy' peer organizations.
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