Killing the messenger : the war on social media / Ashutosh Bhagwat.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bhagwat, Ashutosh, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Big data.

Freedom of speech.

Online social networks--Law and legislation.

Online social networks.

Privacy, Right of.

Public policy (Law).

Social media--Law and legislation.

Social media.

Social media--Government policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

"This book provides readers interested in public policy with an explanation and critique of the sharp attacks against social media coming from across the political spectrum. It analyses numerous regulatory proposals directed at social media and demonstrates that most are deeply misguided from both freespeech and public policy perspectives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : Social media as the mirror of our times

The conservative war : Social media as censors

The progressive war : Social media as enablers

The data war : Social media kills privacy

Social media platforms as common carriers

Social media as the new gatekeepers

Making social media pay for its sins : Repealing or amending Section 230

Privacy, big data, and free speech

Some ways forward

Conclusion : Embracing the unknown.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge University Press, viewed November 12, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Bhagwat, Ashutosh A. Killing the messenger.

ISBN:

9781009547673

1009547674

9781009547703

1009547704

OCLC:

1539297804

Publisher Number:

CIPO000281502

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license

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