Regulating cyberspace : the policies and technologies of control / Richard A. Spinello.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spinello, Richard A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication policy.

Cyberspace--Government policy.

Cyberspace.

Internet--Law and legislation.

Internet.

Computer networks--Law and legislation.

Computer networks.

Physical Description:

xiv, 246 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Quorum Books, 2002.

Summary:

Provides a comprehensive view of the ongoing struggle between private organizations and government to regulate Internet commerce and communications, arguing that costly government intervention in cyberspace can be minimized as long as the private sector prudently assumes its share of responsibility.

Contents:

1 Global Connectivity and Internet Access 1

2 Creating and Regulating the Internet 21

3 Decentralizing Regulation 47

4 Electronic Commerce and the Network Economy 65

5 Competition and Antitrust Issues in Cyberspace 77

6 Freedom of Expression and Content Controls 109

7 Intellectual Property Wars and Knowledge Monopolies 143

8 Privacy Rights and the Internet 175

9 Cybercrime, Encryption, and Government Surveillance 205.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1567204457

OCLC:

48588490