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GENERAL ARTICLES

MATRIX REVOLUTIONS?

An analysis of party organization and ICT use by political parties in the Republic of Ireland

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Pages 574-591 | Received 18 Mar 2008, Accepted 18 Aug 2009, Published online: 10 Jun 2010

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