^aInstitute of Technology Assessment, Austrian Academy of Sciences, 1030 Vienna, Strohgasse 45/5, Austria. E-mail: mnent@oeaw.ac.at

Abstract

The first part of this contribution provides a short overview on the state-of-the-art of Internet use in political science. In the second part, a few trends are outlined that will have an impact on the field, followed by a more detailed discussion of possible implications of electronic publishing. In the conclusion, a few recommendations to political science professionals are spelled out recommending how the field should react to this development.