The World of Political Science - The development of the discipline Book Series The timely book takes stock of the state of the art and future of electronic democracy, exploring the history and potential of e-democracy in global perspective. Analysing the digital divide, the role of the internet as a tool for political mobilization, internet Voting and Voting Advice Applications, and other phenomena, this volume critically engages with the hope for more transparency and political participation through e-democracy. Approaching e-democracy from a comparative perspective, this volume allows for an in-depth analysis of the new face of democracy. This groundbreaking collection brings together the latest insights into how technology impacts on everyday democracy, from a global perspective. Covering new trends and developments such as social network sites, other web 2.0 applications and electronic campaigning, Kersting and the contributors navigate the reader brilliantly through a terrain which can be seen as both multiplier or threat for democracies worldwide.