Philip N. Howard est un professeur et auteur dont le travail examine de manière critique l'impact profond de la technologie sur la vie politique. Ses analyses perspicaces explorent comment l'ère numérique façonne la démocratie et l'autoritarisme, en examinant les nouveaux défis et opportunités qui se présentent aux systèmes politiques du monde entier. Howard offre aux lecteurs une perspective cruciale pour comprendre la relation complexe entre le progrès technologique et l'avenir de la politique, fournissant un cadre pour naviguer les changements sociétaux contemporains.
A technology expert describes a possible future, and its repercussions in the area of privacy, social control and political manipulation, of a world where more and more things, like eyeglasses, thermostats and home security systems are reliant on the Internet.
Phil Howard's dedication to perfection informs every page of this monumental work of gastronomic creativity and technical expertise.
Around the developing world, political leaders face a dilemma : the very information & communication technologies that boost economic fortunes also undermine power structures. This book looks at the role that communications technologies play in advancing democratic transitions in Muslim countries.
Discussions of forty words that have changed in meaning over the past few decades testify to the continuing resilience of the English language while castigating misuses and abuses