About this title: This title is concerned with the legal issues and ethical debates surrounding the explosive worldwide growth of of the Internet and commercial online services. The same things that make these networks invaluable--low-cost, worldwide reach, lack of censorship, and the ability to carry huge amounts of data, text, images, and sounds--also give them the capacity to be incredibly dangerous. The pressure on government to regulate these electronic impulses is tremendous, and the implications of its decisions will be far-reaching. The authors examine these battles and include interviews with key ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780805052985ISBN:0805052984
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Lt. shelf wear. Pages fine. A groundbreaking study of the legal issues and ethical debates surrounding the international growth of the Internet and commercial online services. The authors examine the pressure on the government to regulate this new media, scrutinize the ongoing battles, and interview key players in both pro-and anti-regulation camps. Ultimately, they offer a framework for a workable regulatory compromise in the arena of free speech. 304 pages. Few ... read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Owl Books
Date Published: 1997-03-15
ISBN-13:9780805052985ISBN:0805052984
Description: Good. Save some $$$. Perfectly Good Reading Copy. Shelfwear from storage in box with other books. Collectible 1996 Henry Holt hardcover printing. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast. read more
Description: Good. 1996-Hardcover----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: F First Edition Remainder
Binding: H Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, Inc., New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780805047677ISBN:0805047670
Description: Very Good in J Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Ink remainder mark on foot. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780805047677ISBN:0805047670
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Tight, suqare, clean, v. minimal to no edge/corner wear, only marks are price/date in pencil fep and a faint remainder mark. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
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