On-line communication as a part of the "symbolic politics"

Abstract

This paper analyzes the role of the "symbolic politics" in improving the design of on-line communication. Such explanations are beyond a classical paradigm as assuming the existence of various ways of supporting and an emotional involvement of users into the process of creating and consuming of political information. The concept presumes the analysis of rational forms that differ in their emotionality but can be united into symbols for creating the certain image of political world. The analysis of users' behavioral features enables to evaluate democracy condition at the moment. It is particularly essential for developing countries and countries with a transforming political system. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.