Cyberethics: Morality and Law in CyberspaceRevised and updated to reflect new technologies in the field, the fourth edition of this popular text takes an in-depth look at the social costs and moral problems that have emerged by the ever expanding use of the Internet, and offers up-to-date legal and philosophical examinations of these issues. It focuses heavily on content control, free speech, intellectual property, and security while delving into new areas of blogging and social networking. Case studies throughout discuss real-world events and include coverage of numerous hot topics. In the process of exploring current issues, it identifies legal disputes that will likely set the standard for future cases. Instructor Resouces: -PowerPoint Lecture Outlines |
Contents
The Internet and Ethical Values | 1 |
Regulating and Governing the Internet | 27 |
Free Speech and Content Controls in Cyberspace | 57 |
Intellectual Property in Cyberspace | 99 |
Regulating Internet Privacy | 149 |
Securing the Electronic Frontier | 191 |
The Language of the Internet | 223 |
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Legal Cases Cited | 233 |
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