The Role of Digital Tools and Technologies in European Democracy

Digital tools and technologies have become increasingly ever-present and important parts of daily life. It has transformed the individual and collective lives of people across the world. Digital technology affects how democracy works by influencing political mobilization, political polarization, changing the tools of government and threatening authoritarian systems. Additionally, digital technology also shapes the way social science is done, taught and disseminated. Digital tools and technologies have also linked data science to social science studies, and altering how research findings are circulated beyond academia. While understanding the long-term perspectives of digital technologies, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact on European democracy. The various digital tools, along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at herein. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying digital technologies and European democracy.