Information Technologies and Global Politics : The Changing Scope of Power and Governance

ISBN 10: 0791452042 / ISBN 13: 9780791452042

Published by State University of New York Press, 2002

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Synopsis:

Returning to the fundamentals of political science, namely power and governance, this book studies the relationship between information technologies and global politics. Key issue-areas are carefully examined: security (including information warfare and terrorism); global consumption and production; international telecommunications; culture and identity formation; human rights; humanitarian assistance; the environment; and biotechnology. Each demonstrates the validity of the view now prevalent within international relations research--the shifting of power and the locus of authority away from the state. Three major conclusions are offered. First, the nation-state must now confront, support, or coexist with other international actors: non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations; multinational corporations; transnational social movements; and individuals. Second, our understanding of instrumental and structural powers must be reconfigured to account for digital information technologies. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, information technologies are now reconstituting actor identities and issues.

About the Author: J. P. Singh is Assistant Professor at the School of International Service, American University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Information Technologies and Global Politics...
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good