SynopsisThis book examines two examples of social action on the Internet--the organized protests against Lotus MarketPlace, and the Clipper chip--in order to evaluate the impact of the Net on our social and political life.
| Key Details |
| Author: | Laura J. Gurak |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Yale Univ Pr |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0300069634 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780300069631 |
| Size |
| Length: | 181 pages |
| Height: | 8.8 in |
| Width: | 5.8 in |
| Thickness: | 0.8 in |
| Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's NoteWhat happens when the Internet is used as a forum for public debate? Does the speed and power of computer-mediated communication foster democratic discourse and protest? This fascinating book examines two examples of social action on the Internet in order to evaluate the impact of the Net on our social and political life.
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