internet governance

"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.

"As the Internet becomes a bigger part of daily life, society is faced with an ever growing barrage of questions about its governance and freedom of use, how it affects the world, and more. This volume offers insight into these topics from an array of different perspectives."--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.