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National Governments and Control of the Internet
A Digital Challenge
Introduction
In recent years, Internet control has become one of the major indicators to assess the balance between freedom and security in democracies.
Scope of the Book
This book explores and compares why, and to what extent, national governments decide to control the Internet and how this impacts on crucial socio-economic activities and fundamental civil rights.
Case Studies
The author provides detailed studies on the US, Germany, Italy and further case studies on Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, South Africa and Switzerland, to address topics such as national security, freedom of expression and privacy.
