{"product_id":"technology-and-american-democracy-1","title":"Technology and American Democracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe growth and proliferation of technology in American society places new demands on the U.S. government and the health of its democracy, affecting both policymaking and public administration. \u003ci\u003eTechnology and American Democracy \u003c\/i\u003eexplores 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 facilitate deliberative democracy, alter modern bureaucratic structures and functions, and affect areas of public policy including public budgeting and performance measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor 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. \u003ci\u003eTechnology and American Democracy \u003c\/i\u003eis required reading for students enrolled in courses on politics, public administration, and public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261805810008,"sku":"9781032579627","price":55.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781032579627.jpg?v=1768380319","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/technology-and-american-democracy-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}