The Politics of Internet Communication

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A good resource providing insight into Internet regulation, government on the Web, and the Internet and political advocacy. Recommended. * Choice Reviews * A truly comprehensive overview . . . including cases and controversies, summaries of data, trends, and histories dividing Internet politics into clear eras-all make The Politics of Internet Communication a strong textbook. -- Kevin G. Barnhurst, University of Illinois, Chicago The Internet is changing how we do democracy, and The Politics of Internet Communication provides an accessible introduction to the reasons why. In bringing us up to speed on the growth, uses, and impact of Internet communication in democratic politics, Robert Klotz gives us a clear and compelling overview of important developments that will reshape politics in the twenty-first century. -- Scott Althaus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign This book is a must-read for anyone who hopes to understand the role of the Internet on democratic politics. Clear, concise, and packed full of useful empirical data and historically rich detail, The Politics of Internet Communication deals with important issues currently debated by scholars and journalists. Klotz's analyses are compelling and his conclusion that the Internet acts to strengthen the relationship between citizens and leaders offers a valuable contribution to the discussion of democracy and mass communications. -- Mark Joslyn, The University of Kansas As Net politickers improve in assembling support networks and bringing their collective resources-including intelligence as well as money and volunteer hours-to bear on civic institutions and processes, they may redeem Klotz's optimisim about the Internetas a "Net Gain for Democracy." * Political Science Quarterly * Robert Klotz does a fine job describing how the Internet is changing the modern world. He addresses important issues such as how the Internet is revolutionizing the news business and why we need to consider the effects and ethics of Web-based politics. Academics and general readers alike will find this to be a stimulating and useful book. -- Philip Seib, University of Southern California Robert J. Klotz's fascinating book explores the roots and growth of one of the most important tools of communication and political change in human history, the Internet. * Rhetoric & Public Affairs *