The MoveOn effect the unexpected transformation of American political advocacy
Title:
The MoveOn effect the unexpected transformation of American political advocacy
Author:
Karpf, David, 1978-
ISBN:
9780199898374
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Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xv, 237 p.) : ill.
Series:
Oxford studies in digital politics
Oxford studies in digital politics.
Contents:
Preface -- The new generation of political advocacy groups -- The MoveOn effect: disruptive innovation in the interest group ecology of American politics -- Political blogs as political associations -- Online tools for offline action: neo-federated political associations -- Netroots as networks: building progressive infrastructure -- Don't think of an online elephant -- Innovation edges, advocacy inflation and sedimentary organizations.
Abstract:
The Internet is facilitating a generational transition among American political advocacy organizations. This book provides a detailed exploration of how 'netroots' advocacy groups - MoveOn.org, DailyKos.com, DemocracyforAmerica.com, and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee - differ from 'legacy' peer organizations.
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Electronic Access:
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