Bob Cropf

As the global information communications technology revolution continues to reshape our public and private institutions, e-democracy should also continue to make significant strides across the world.

Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society demonstrates how the virtual public sphere uses information communications technology to empower ordinary citizens to engage in effective public discourse and provide the technological means to effect political change. Written with professionals, researchers of various disciplines and interested laypersons in mind, this text aims to help readers understand the phenomenon of deliberative e-democracy that is occurring throughout the world.

A NEW, 1st edition book, The Public Administration Casebook is a practice-based collection that speaks to the lived experience of readers and prepares them to become more effective practioners of public and non-profit sectors by providing case studies arranged around major themes in public administration.

In addition to addressing the basics, American Public Administration: Public Service for the 21st Century stands out from other books in the market by offering a broader context in which to understand public administration and by devoting comprehensive coverage to current topics and trends, many of which are given chapter-length treatment (e.g., civil society, privatization, management information systems, and ethics). The most recent and compelling research is woven throughout every chapter to give students a useful, in-depth understanding of the field today. Real-world case studies and vignettes, helpful chapter pedagogy, an abundance of charts and graphs, and numerous Web listings help students learn and engage them in the text.

As the global information communications technology revolution continues to reshape our public and private institutions, e-democracy should also continue to make significant strides across the world. Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual Public Sphere: Impacts of Network Structures on Civil Society demonstrates how the virtual public sphere uses information communications technology to empower ordinary citizens to engage in effective public discourse and provide the technological means to effect political change. Written with professionals, researchers of various disciplines and interested laypersons in mind, this text aims to help readers understand the phenomenon of deliberative e-democracy that is occurring throughout the world.

... MLA. Al-Fakhri, Maher O., Robert A. Cropf, Gary Higgs, and Patrick Kelly. "E-Government in Saudi Arabia: Between Promise and Reality." Virtual Communities: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. ... APA. Al-Fakhri, MO, Cropf, RA, Higgs, G., & Kelly, P. (2011). ...