From Voice to Influence by Danielle Allen

From Voice to Influence by Danielle Allen

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Summary

Does the ease with which one can now participate in online petitions or conversations about current events seduce some away from civic activities into "slacktivism?" Drawing on a diverse body of theory, from Hannah Arendt to Anthony Appiah, this book offers a range of visions for a political ethics to guide citizens in a digitally connected world.

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From Voice to Influence by Danielle Allen

Does the ease with which one can now participate in online petitions or conversations about current events seduce some away from civic activities into slacktivism? Drawing on a diverse body of theory, from Hannah Arendt to Anthony Appiah, this book offers a range of visions for a political ethics to guide citizens in a digitally connected world.
"For anyone who thinks that the Internet has created a whole new order, From Voice to Influence ought to be essential readingThis is a very important and valuable book, rich with fascinating case studies and pertinent data." (Peter Levine, Tufts University)
Danielle Allen is the UPS Foundation Professor in the School of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study and the author or editor of several books, including, most recently, Our Declaration. Jennifer S. Light is professor of science, technology, and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of From Warfare to Welfare and The Nature of Cities.
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ISBN 13 9780226262260
ISBN 10 022626226X
Title From Voice to Influence
Author Danielle Allen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Year published 2015-06-19
Number of pages 376
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