"Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This . . . book will help equip readers with . . . tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments"--Provided by publisher.
"Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This . . . book will help equip readers with . . . tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments"--Provided by publisher.
Explains the basic workings of internet connections, IP addresses, and bandwidth throttling and discusses the debate concerning information control by governments and internet providers in both the United States and internationally.
Net Neutrality examines the question of whether Internet service providers should be able to charge content providers for faster connections, introducing readers to the history behind the issue and the modern arguments surrounding it.
Provides essays that present different viewpoints on issues relating to computer communication, with discussion of what the information superhighway is, whether it will benefit society, and if computer content should be regulated.
