Oates, S. (2013) Political challengers or political outcasts? Comparing online communication for Russian communists and British Liberal Democrats. Europe-Asia Studies, 64(8), pp. 1460-1485. (doi: 10.1080/09668136.2012.712277)
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Abstract
This article compares the web presence of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and the British Liberal Democrats. The research finds that Communist Party web activity tends to stay within the bounds of party control, while supporters of the Liberal Democrats make greater use of external social networking and are more connected with the broader political sphere. The findings demonstrate the need to understand how national political organisations and attitudes may shape the democratising potential of the online sphere.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Political parties, internet, online research methods, Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Liberal-Democrats |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Oates, Prof Sarah |
| Authors: | Oates, S. |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > J General legislative and executive papers |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
| Journal Name: | Europe-Asia Studies |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0966-8136 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1465-3427 |
| Published Online: | 17 September 2012 |
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