network neutrality

"Net neutrality advocates are fighting for government regulation and protection of this . . . frontier. They believe that the internet is now a basic human need and argue that defined rules are essential to the protection of customers and to the encouragement of innovation. Detractors worry that too much government oversight discourages innovation and investment. The viewpoints in this . . . [book] are written by experts with a variety of perspectives about a complex topic that encompasses many fields, including technology, business, and the Constitution"--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.

"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.

"Net neutrality advocates are fighting for government regulation and protection of this . . . frontier. They believe that the internet is now a basic human need and argue that defined rules are essential to the protection of customers and to the encouragement of innovation. Detractors worry that too much government oversight discourages innovation and investment. The viewpoints in this . . . [book] are written by experts with a variety of perspectives about a complex topic that encompasses many fields, including technology, business, and the Constitution"--Provided by publisher.

The text explains the concept of network neutrality addressing its history, engineering, the policy challenges it represents, and legislation and regulation. The author also examines the future of net neutrality battles in Europe, the United States, and in developing countries and covers interdisciplinary and international perspectives.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at network neutrality.

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.