Technology and the New Generation of Active Citizens: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Download or read book Technology and the New Generation of Active Citizens: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Beneventi, Paolo and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New media forums have created a unique opportunity for citizens to participate in a variety of social and political contexts. The public is able to interact more effectively in activities within their communities as new technologies are being created and utilized. Technology and the New Generation of Active Citizens: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the use of information and communication technologies for active citizen engagement. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as digital competence framework, multimedia, and social media, this publication is an ideal resource for professionals, consultants, university teachers, practitioners, community organizers, government administrators, citizens, and activists.