The Governance of Cyberspace Politics, Technology and Global Restructuring

Issues of surveillance, control and privacy in relation to the internet are coming to the fore as a result of state concern with security, crime and economic advantage. Through an exploration of emerging debates regarding the possible desirability, form and agencies responsible for the regulation of the internet and an analysis of issues of surveillance, control, rights and privacy, The Governance of Cyberspace develops contemporary theories and considers issues of access, equity and economic advancement.
The Governance of Cyberspace encourages a more informed discussion about the nature of the changes which the new information and communications technologies (ICTs) are heralding in and will be of considerable interest to all those who are concerned about the technological shaping of our political future.

About the author

Brian D Loader

Summary

Explores the issues of surveillance, control and privacy in relation to the internet, in light of state concern with security, crime and economic advantage. Considers the possible form and agencies responsible for regulation of the 'net'.

Product details

• Assisted by: Brian D Loader (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 20.03.1997
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work
• EAN: 9780415147248
• ISBN: 978-0-415-14724-8
• Pages: 270
• Dimensions (packing): 13.8 x 21.6 cm
• Weight (packing): 408 g
• Subjects: Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, computer science, Social issues & processes, Privacy & data protection, Social and ethical issues, Privacy and data protection, Legal aspects of IT, Computer fraud & hacking, Computer fraud and hacking, Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects, Information Society, Digital Democracy, cryptography policy, cyberspace governance research