The media are often seen as central to democratic processes: a ‘fourth estate’ independent of government and other powerful institutions. Now, the Internet and Web are creating a new space for networking institutions, people, information and other resources, with individuals being linked in ways that support greater accountability in politics and the media. Professor Dutton examines the emergence of such a ‘fifth estate’ and its social, political and other implications, including its impact on the quality and integrative capability of our information environment.
Source: Oxford Internet Institute
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