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100 1 _aRushkoff, Douglas,
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245 1 0 _aOpen Source Democracy: How online communication is changing offline politics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
520 _a"Open Source Democracy: How online communication is changing offline politics" by Douglas Rushkoff is a thought-provoking exploration of how the rise of interactive media and the internet has transformed the political landscape. Written in the early 21st century, the book functions as a scientific publication that delves into the interplay of technology and democracy, showcasing the potential for online communication to foster civic engagement and reshape political narratives. Throughout the book, Rushkoff examines the implications of interactive technology on societal structures and communication. He argues that traditional narratives propagated by mainstream media are increasingly challenged by diverse viewpoints emerging from the internet. The text illustrates how online platforms enable citizens to bypass traditional gatekeepers and engage directly in political discourse, fostering a new cooperative ethos that promotes democracy. By analyzing historical narratives and current events, including the impacts of globalization and the attention economy, Rushkoff advocates for an open-source approach to democracy, where individuals can collaboratively shape their societal context and address contemporary challenges in an interconnected world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDemocracy
653 _aInformation society
653 _aInformation society -- Political aspects
653 _aInformation technology -- Political aspects
653 _aPolitical participation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10753
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