The politics of Internet communication

Abstract

Characteristics and development of the Internet -- User base of the Internet -- Impact of Internet use -- Internet access policy -- Cybercampaigning -- Party and group advocacy on the Internet -- E-government -- Journalism and the Internet -- Fundamentals of cyberlaw -- Content regulation -- Domain name law -- Piracy and privacy in cyberspace -- The Internet in global democracies -- Walls and ladders in nations limiting political freedom