Author : Anthony M. Trotta
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ISBN 13 : 9781003441830
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (418 download)
Book Synopsis Technology and American Democracy by : Anthony M. Trotta
Download or read book Technology and American Democracy written by Anthony M. Trotta and published by . This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The growth and proliferation of technology in American society places new demands on the US government and the health of its democracy, affecting both policy making and public administration. Technology and American Democracy explores the underpinning democratic theories, including constitutional justifications, that guide decision makers during the application of Information Technology (IT) in governance to promote democratic principles such as transparency and accountability. The book examines the capacity of IT to alter modern bureaucratic structures and functions, highlighting how specific areas of public policy including public budgeting and performance measurement are affected by the application of modern advancements. Author Anthony Trotta demonstrates the ways in which technology creates new problems for contemporary government, including a discussion of virtual currency and its possible issues that must be addressed by the public sector. The discussion avoids highly technical language and confusing industry jargon, focusing instead on explaining important concepts in an accessible fashion, applicable to a broad spectrum of readers. Technology and American Democracy is required reading for students enrolled in courses on politics, public administration, and public policy"--