Political Parties and the Internet: Net Gain? [Hardcover]

R. K. Gibson (Editor), P. G. Nixon (Editor), S. J. Ward (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 041528273X | ISBN-13: 978-0415282734 | Publication Date: July 23, 2003 | Edition: 1

Can the Internet help to re-engage the public in politics? How are political parties using the Internet as a communication tool? Has politics changed in the information age?

This book provides an assessment of how political parties are adapting to the rise of new information and communication technologies and what the consequences will be. It includes case studies of the US, the UK, Australia, Korea, Mexico, France, Romania and the Mediterranean region.

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About the Author

R. K. Gibson is Deputy Director of the centre for Social Science Research in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. Paul Nixon is Senior Lecturer in European Politics at the Haague Hogeschool Den Haag, the Netherlands. Stephen Ward is Senor Lectuerer in Politics at the European Studies research Institute, University of Salford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 041528273X
• ISBN-13: 978-0415282734
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,614,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)