Digitizing Democracy

Digitizing Democracy
Author: Aljosha Karim Schapals
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1351054848

What are the key challenges facing our increasingly digitized democracy, and how might we as citizens contribute to resolving them? This book explores these questions, adopting a multi-disciplinary approach that combines work from media studies, journalism studies, and political science scholars, and draws on trends in countries including Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Egypt, and Indonesia. The book is divided into four main themes: (1) the impact of digital communication on politics and government; (2) the future of news and journalism in the network society; (3) the potential of digital media to enhance civic engagement and social inclusion; and (4) visions for the future of digital democracy.

Digitizing Democracy

Digitizing Democracy
Author: Aljosha Karim Schapals
Publisher: Routledge Studies in Media, Communication, and Politics
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Communication in politics
ISBN: 9781138483446

What are the key challenges facing our increasingly digitized democracy, and how might we as citizens contribute to resolving them? This book explores these questions, adopting a multi-disciplinary approach that combines work from media studies, journalism studies, and political science scholars, and draws on trends in countries including Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Egypt, and Indonesia. The book is divided into four main themes: (1) the impact of digital communication on politics and government; (2) the future of news and journalism in the network society; (3) the potential of digital media to enhance civic engagement and social inclusion; and (4) visions for the future of digital democracy.

Digital Democracy in a Globalized World

Digital Democracy in a Globalized World
Author: Corien Prins
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2017-09-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1785363964

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.

Digital Democracy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Digital Democracy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1959
Release: 2012-06-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466617411

"This book presents a vital compendium of research detailing the latest case studies, architectures, frameworks, methodologies, and research on Digital Democracy"--Provided by publisher.

Participatory and Digital Democracy at the Local Level

Participatory and Digital Democracy at the Local Level
Author: Gilles Rouet
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2023-02-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3031209435

This edited volume discusses digital democracy at the local level in Europe. Contrasting the political discourse surrounding participatory digital democracy with actual experiences of implementation, the book provides a wholistic view of digital democracy across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. The book is divided into three parts. Chapters in Part I analyze discourses about participatory democracy in Europe. Chapters in Part II provide case studies of digital democracy practices at the local level in the EU. Chapters in Part III discuss the risks and challenges associated with digital democracy. Written by a panel of international, interdisciplinary experts, this volume will be of interest to researchers, students, and practitioners across public administration, political science, economics, management, and sociology.

New Private Law Theory

New Private Law Theory
Author: Stefan Grundmann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2021-03-18
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108486509

New Private Law Theory is pluralist, comparative, application-oriented, transnational and reflects critical approaches.

Digitalization of Democratic Processes in Europe

Digitalization of Democratic Processes in Europe
Author: Magdalena Musiał-Karg
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3030718158

This book explores the digital transformations of democracy and democratic societies. It examines the various challenges posed by these transformations in the context of political practice and to theoreticians of democracy and political communication. The authors present studies from different countries, related to various effects of digitalization processes. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Innovation in civil society research, new forms of civic participation, new dimensions of democratization and local governance processes, political changes and public participation, civic and political activities, political campaigning or other phenomenon driven by the implementation of information and communications technology (ICT) into politics. Therefore, the book is a must-read for all scholars and researchers of political science, practitioners, and policy-makers, interested in a better understanding of digital politics, digitalization processes, and democracy in general.

Healthcare Digital Transformation

Healthcare Digital Transformation
Author: Edward W. Marx
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2020-08-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000097757

This book is a reference guide for healthcare executives and technology providers involved in the ongoing digital transformation of the healthcare sector. The book focuses specifically on the challenges and opportunities for health systems in their journey toward a digital future. It draws from proprietary research and public information, along with interviews with over one hundred and fifty executives in leading health systems such as Cleveland Clinic, Partners, Mayo, Kaiser, and Intermountain as well as numerous technology and retail providers. The authors explore the important role of technology and that of EHR systems, digital health innovators, and big tech firms in the ongoing digital transformation of healthcare. Importantly, the book draws on the accelerated learnings of the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic in their digital transformation efforts to adopt telehealth and virtual care models. Features of this book: Provides an understanding of the current state of digital transformation and the factors influencing the ongoing transformation of the healthcare sector. Includes interviews with executives from leading health systems. Describes the important role of emerging technologies; EHR systems, digital health innovators, and more. Includes case studies from innovative health organizations. Provides a set of templates and frameworks for developing and implementing a digital roadmap. Based on best practices from real-life examples, the book is a guidebook that provides a set of templates and frameworks for digital transformation practitioners in healthcare.