Liberating Cyberspace: Civil Liberties, Human Rights & the Internet [Paperback]

Liberty (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0745312942 | ISBN-13: 978-0745312941 | Publication Date: April 1, 1999

Does the exponential growth of the Internet really mark a revolution in human interaction and communication, providing truly democratic access to information and ideas? Or, compounded by a growing number of competing interests now arguing for the introduction of more rigorous controls, will the full potential of the Internet fail to be recognised? Liberating Cyberspace is the first volume to assess the impact of the Internet on our basic civil rights. Addressing the key questions, contributors from Britain and the United States examine a range of topics, from copyright and encryption to free speech, privacy and freedom of information. A series of critical case studies considers the potential of the Internet for promoting international women's rights, its the role in the McLibel trial, and to what extent the Internet can or should create new copyright and property laws of its own. Controversial and topical, Liberating Cyberspace sheds valuable new light on some of the fundamental issues of modern global communication.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘The various contributions focus on civil liberties and freedom of expression ... This combination of thematic chapters with specific case-studies works well.’ --International Affairs

About the Author

Liberty (the National Council for Civil Liberties) is Britain's leading campaign body working for the promotion of civil rights. Their guide to civil liberties, Your Rights is also published by Pluto Press.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Pluto Press (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745312942
• ISBN-13: 978-0745312941
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,190,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)