This is an excellent, well edited collection of papers on e-governance and e-democracy, with a focus on social and political science issues. It should be of particular interest to those coming to the e-governance field with a predominantly technical perspective, such as information and communications technology experts.
– Dr. Thomas Gordon, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany
The ongoing discussion on the opportunities and the risks of Internet technology to increase citizen' participation has, at last, an empirical basis and a well-thought out theoretical foundation.
– Dr. Helmut Drüke, Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik/German Institute for Urban Affairs, Germany
A fascinating journey through the transformations shaping the connections between governments and publics. This book introduces the reader to the significance of the turbulent governmental landscape occurring throughout the world. A very valuable volume.
– Dr. Eli Silverman, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY