Download or read book Digital Democracy in a Globalized World written by Corien Prins and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether within or beyond the confines of the state, digitalization continues to transform politics, society and democracy. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have already considerably affected political systems and structures, and no doubt they will continue to do so in the future. Adopting an international and comparative perspective, Digital Democracy in a Globalized World examines the impact of digitialization on democratic political life. It offers theoretical analyses as well as case studies to help readers appreciate the changing nature of democracy in the digital age.