The Governance of Cyberspace
Politics, Technology and Global Restructuring
Published on 20. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
270 pages
978-0-415-14724-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'There's plenty here to enjoy, not least Loader's useful introductory essay which neatly skewers the simplistic anti-government stance of West Coast cyberlibertarians ... refreshing and illuminating into the bargain.' - The Guardian'This book is welcome ... for providing some new opinions.' - New Scientist
'Overall the book is a welcome addition to the literature in this field ... There are papers here to suit most tastes, all the way from those locked into seriousness to those who prefer almost unbounded speculation. As an insight into the troubled waters of futures thinking, it is an excellent example of the breadth we must somehow embrace.' - Foresight Vol 1:1 February 1999
'This makes it, in short, one of the more useful and usable volumes among the many that are currently on the market.' - Science and Public Policy
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-14724-8 (9780415147248)
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Content
1. The Governance of Cyberspace:Politics, Technology and Global Restructuring, Part I Theorising Cyberspace 2. Cyberspace Sociality: Controversies over Computer-Mediated Relationships 3. Virtual Culture, Urban Social Polarisation and Science Fiction 4. The Neuroscience of Cyberspace: New Metaphors for the Self and its Boundaries 5. Governmentality 6. Virtual Worlds and the Social Realities of Cyberspace, Part II Nation States, Boundaries and Regeneration 7. The Virtual State: Postmodernization, Informatization and Public Administration 8. The Challenge of Cyberspacial Forms of Human Interaction and the Terriorial Governance and Policing 9. `Digital Democracy' or `Information Aristocracy'? Economic Regeneration and Information Economy, Part III Policing Cyberspace, Privacy and Surveillance 10. Privacy, Democracy, Information 11. The Future of Cryptography 12. Multimedia Information Products and Services: A Need for `Cybercops'? 13. The Far Right on the Internet