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Abstract

Digital democracy is a loose albeit key concept denoting the connection between mediating digital infrastructures and political arrangements. New digital technology tools such as social media and platforms enable open-ended organisational reforms in democratic settings and can potentially reverse the demise of the democratic processes, thereby emphasising the idea of democratisation through technology. The Entry examines critically this potential and mentions that the existence of autocratic regimes, the rise of populism, as well as the spread of disinformation through social media in contemporary societies prove to be a step back to the full realisation of digital democracy. Shifts in democracy need to consider the possible interplay of digital possibilities, political ambitions, and their social context.

Publication Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Departments:	School of Policy & Global Affairs School of Policy & Global Affairs > Sociology & Criminology
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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