A 5-Point Plan for Recreating the Modern State. Citizens everywhere no longer stand in line, they are getting online. From Brazil to Boston, the Baltics to Mexico, the Internet is proving to be the catalyst for change in the way we communicate, work, shop, learn, and play. Now it is also providing an entirely new way of governing. For anyone interested in parcticipatory democracy, Doug Holmes brings a truly international perspective to this crucial examination of the effect technology has had on the public sector and what the future holds for citizen-centered governance at the local, national, and international levels.

Great Guide for those Involved eGov Transformation
I was given this book as a gift, one of the best gifts I have received. I also had the pleasure of meeting the author in person. Even though it was very entertaining to read, the best value is that it served as a guide. I truly recommend this book to all the people that want to create changes in government.