This book series examines how and why digital technologies matter for democracy -whether in terms of coordinating social movements, elections, e-government, or digital inclusion.Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, digital democracy, electronic voting, online participation and civic engagement, and electronic campaigning.The series also covers studies on the impact of information technologies on policy issues such as smart cities and the applications of information technologies in a diverse range of areas, such as public health, education, and cybersecurity.