National Governments and Control of the Internet
A Digital Challenge
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Giampiero Giacomello | ISBN: | 9781134323920 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | November 10, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Giampiero Giacomello |
| ISBN: | 9781134323920 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | November 10, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
In recent years, Internet control has become one of the major indicators to assess the balance between freedom and security in democracies. This book explores and compares why, and to what extent, national governments decide to control the Internet and how this impacts on crucial socio-economic activities and fundamental civil rights. The author provides detailed studies on the US, Germany, Italy and further case studies on Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, South Africa and Switzerland, to address topics such national security, freedom of expression and privacy.
In recent years, Internet control has become one of the major indicators to assess the balance between freedom and security in democracies. This book explores and compares why, and to what extent, national governments decide to control the Internet and how this impacts on crucial socio-economic activities and fundamental civil rights. The author provides detailed studies on the US, Germany, Italy and further case studies on Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, South Africa and Switzerland, to address topics such national security, freedom of expression and privacy.
