ABSTRACT

Our present pattern of democracy “was invented in the days of the horse and cart, and perfected during the steam age”. Can it serve duly postmodern society being born in the 21st century? What would the next model of democracy be? How can it be deduced from trends of change in many areas of human activity, caused by the use of artifacts of cyber-civilization?

Cyberdemocracy: Change of Democratic Paradigm in the 21st Century is dedicated to answering these questions – invites to an intellectual journey far ahead, with the rear-view mirror of history engaged. Summary & conclusion following each chapter enables an “instant” grasp of its main points, no-hurry lecture reveals details, local colors, and anecdotes.