Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change

Vikas Kumar

ISBN 10: 179981792X / ISBN 13: 9781799817925

Published by IGI Global, US, 2019

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Social media has emerged as a powerful tool that reaches a wide audience with minimum time and effort. It has a diverse role in society and human life and can boost the visibility of information that allows citizens the ability to play a vital role in creating and fostering social change. This practice can have both positive and negative consequences on society. Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of social media within community development and democracy. While highlighting topics including information capitalism, ethical issues, and e-governance, this book is ideally designed for social workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists, journalists, policymakers, government administrators, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on social advancement and change through social media and technology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change
• Publisher: IGI Global, US
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 179981792X
• ISBN 13: 9781799817925
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 17.78W x 2.16H x 25.4D centimeters 17.78 centimeters width by 2.16 centimeters height by 25.4 centimeters depth

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Social media has emerged as a powerful tool that reaches a wide audience with minimum time and effort. It has a diverse role in society and human life and can boost the visibility of information that allows citizens the ability to play a vital role in creating and fostering social change. This practice can have both positive and negative consequences on society. Examining the Roles of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of social media within community development and democracy. While highlighting topics including information capitalism, ethical issues, and e-governance, this book is ideally designed for social workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists, journalists, policymakers, government administrators, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on social advancement and change through social media and technology.