Political scientists in the US and Europe examine the political dimensions of electronic democracy. Their topics include the Arab spring as an example of political mobilization and social networks, el
This book addresses problems of poverty and democratization, and their possible interactions. Its focus lies on marginalized populations within large cities of ‘Third World’ countries, where these pro
This book explores sub-municipal units’ (SMU) role in decision making, decentralized institutional innovation, social innovation and, in rural areas, service delivery. Focusing on fourteen European co
