National governments and control of the Internet a digital challenge

• Main Author: Giacomello, Giampiero 1959- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Routledge 2005
• Subjects: Internet > Cross-cultural studies > Government policy; Internet > Cross-cultural studies > Access control; Telecommunication policy > Cross-cultural studies; Internet industry > Cross-cultural studies > Government policy; Information superhighway > Cross-cultural studies > Social aspects; Internet > Cross-cultural studies > Social aspects
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• Physical Description: 224 pages : cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0415331366; 9780415331364

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.