The Problems and Prospects of New Public Sphere for Global Civil Society

Mr. Muhammad Zubair Khan
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Abstract

Information and communication technologies (ICTS) have revolutionized almost every aspect of life particularly it has created a new global public sphere by providing endless list of tools for global communication thereby establishing a new global society with novel norms and mundane issues. This paper is an effort to review the state of affairs in new public sphere with a focus on the digital tools under use, their role in creating the global society and the threats and opportunities available for the international citizens for behaving effectively to utilize the opportunities and manage threats to the maximum. The paper explores interlinks between the digital gadgets, emerging global public sphere and the mundane issues emanating from this situation. The paper ends with a theoretical model constructed out of the themes floating across the review and analysis.

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Mr. Khan. 1970. "The Problems and Prospects of New Public Sphere for Global Civil Society". Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology GJCST Volume 11 (GJCST Volume 11 Issue 23).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjcst

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ICTsNew Global SocietyNew Public SphereSocial Software
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  • Submission ReceivedNovember 12, 2011
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  • Accepted December 12, 2011
  • Published December 25, 2011
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The Problems and Prospects of New Public Sphere for Global Civil Society

Mr. Khan
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  • Submission ReceivedNovember 12, 2011
  • Peer Review Double Blind
    Handling Editor
  • Accepted December 12, 2011
  • Published December 25, 2011