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This study explores the changing landscape of political representation in the Internet Age, focusing on the UK and Australia. It examines MPs' interviews, public opinion surveys, and a content analysis of MPs' websites. The research highlights personal, institutional, and political party factors influencing representation. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of derivative technology, open-source practices, and the regulation of academic publishing in the context of e-science. Insights from this study aim to enhance understanding of how digital platforms shape political communication.
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Representation in the Internet Agewww.ipop.org.uk • State or research • MPs Interviews, UK and Australia • Public Opinion Survey • Content analysis of MPs websites • Institutional analysis
Representation in the Internet Agewww.ipop.org.uk • Results • Personal factors • Institutional factors • Political party factors • Derivative technology?
Representation in the Internet Agewww.ipop.org.uk • Implications • Patenting software • Open source • Regulation of academic publishing • E-science