The politics of Internet communication / Robert J. Klotz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Klotz, Robert J., 1969-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet--Political aspects.

Internet.

Internet--Political aspects--United States.

United States.

Physical Description:

xvi, 259 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2004]

Summary:

This concise book explores the wide range of topics at the intersection of politics and the Internet. Recognizing the changes in the Internet over time, Klotz provides an innovative analysis of online access, activities, advocacy, government, journalism, and social capital. The politics of the Internet is considered along with politics on the Internet. A highlight is the in-depth discussion of cyberlaw that provides an accessible framework for understanding the legal treatment of key issues such as music file sharing, privacy, terrorism, spam, pornography, and domain names. Examples from the 2002 midterm elections and the early 2004 campaign fundraising success of Howard Dean add currency to the debate about the impact of the Internet on democratic politcs.

Contents:

Introduction

Characteristics and development of the Internet

User base of the Internet

Impact of Internet use

Internet access policy

Cybercampaigning

Party and group advocacy on the Internet

E-government

Journalism and the Internet

Fundamentals of cyberlaw

Content regulation

Domain name law

Piracy and privacy in cyberspace

The Internet in global democracies

Walls and ladders in nations limiting political freedom

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-248) and index.

ISBN:

0742529258

0742529266

OCLC:

52757318