Electronic elections :: the perils and promises of digital democracy /

Since the 2000 presidential election, the United States has been embroiled in debates about electronic voting. Critics say the new technologies invite tampering and fraud. Advocates say they enhance the accuracy of vote counts and make casting ballots easier--and ultimately foster greater political...

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1. Verfasser: Alvarez, R. Michael, 1964-
Weitere Verfasser: Hall, Thad E. (Thad Edward), 1968-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2008.
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Zusammenfassung:Since the 2000 presidential election, the United States has been embroiled in debates about electronic voting. Critics say the new technologies invite tampering and fraud. Advocates say they enhance the accuracy of vote counts and make casting ballots easier--and ultimately foster greater political participation. Electronic Elections cuts through the media spin to assess the advantages and risks associated with different ways of casting ballots--and shows how e-voting can be the future of American democracy. Elections by nature are fraught with risk. Michael Alvarez and Thad H.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xi, 220 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-215) and index.
ISBN:9781400834082
1400834082
0691146225
9780691146225
1282531468
9781282531468
9786612531460
6612531460

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