The arrival of the participatory web 2.0 has been hailed by many as a media revolution, bringing with it new tools and possibilities for direct political action

This book discusses the implications of recent innovations in information and communication technology for civic and political engagement. The international mix

This book considers the radical effects the emergence of social media and digital politics have had on the way that advocacy organisations mobilise and organise

There is widespread concern that the Internet is exacerbating inequalities between the information rich and poor.

Technological, cultural and economic forces are transforming political communication, posing challenges and opportunities for politicians and media organisation