作者: Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos , Kathy McGrath , Amany R. Elbanna , Elizabeth Saad , Magda Hercheui
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关键词: Public policy 、 Social engagement 、 Social media 、 Political science 、 Public relations 、 Online participation 、 Social web 、 Social movement 、 e-participation 、 Public engagement
摘要: Empowered by the availability of social networking technologies with their inherent open philosophy, citizens around world are increasingly participating in political activity on Web. Recent examples range from opposing public policies, such as government funding cuts, to organizing revolutionary movements, those Middle East. Although online spaces create remarkable opportunities for various forms action, there concerns over power existing institutions control and even censor interaction spaces. The objective this panel is draw together different insights engagement phenomenon debate its potential limitations a mechanism fostering democratic influencing policy making. Panelists will explore recent Europe, East Latin America. audience be invited contribute bring own experiences bear discussion.