Politicking Online

The Transformation of Election Campaign Communications
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-8135-4488-5
Verlag: Rutgers University Press

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

Of the many groundbreaking developments in the 2008 presidential election, the most important may well be the use of the Internet. In Politicking Online contributors explore the impact of technology for electioneering purposes, from running campaigns and increasing representation to ultimately strengthening democracy. The book reveals how social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are used in campaigns along with e-mail, SMS text messaging, and mobile phones to help inform, target, mobilize, and communicate with voters. While the Internet may have transformed the landscape of modern political campaigns throughout the world, Costas Panagopoulos reminds readers that officials and campaign workers need to adapt to changing circumstances, know the limits of their methods, and combine new technologies with more traditional techniques to achieve an overall balance.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Panagopoulos, Costas

Über Autor(innen)

Costas Panagopoulos is an assistant professor of political science and director of the Center for Electoral Studies and the Master's Program in Elections and Campaign Management at Fordham University. He has provided political analysis for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and CNN.