In The Net Delusion: How Not to Liberate the World Evgeny Morozov argues that our utopian, internet-centric thinking holds devastating consequences for the future of democracy.
We were promised that the internet would set us free. From the Middle East's 'twitter revolution' to Facebook activism, technology would spread democracy and bring us together as never before.
We couldn't have been more wrong. In The Net Delusion Evgeny Morozov shows why internet freedom is an illusion. Not only that - in many cases the net is actually helping oppressive regimes to stifle dissent, track dissidents and keep people pacified, with companies such as Google and Amazon helping them do it.
This book shows that free information doesn't mean free people - and that, right now, everyone's liberty is at stake.
'Offers a rare note of wisdom and common sense, on an issue overwhelmed by digital utopians'
Malcolm Gladwell
'Passionate, admirable and important'
Observer
'The book is a wake-up call to those who think the internet is the solution to all our problems'
Daily Telegraph
'A delight ... his demolition job on the embarrassments of "internet freedom" is comprehensive'
Independent
'A compelling rebuff ... required reading for everyone'
Sunday Times
'Piercing ... convincing ... timely'
Financial Times
Evgeny Morozov is a contributing editor to Foreign Policy and runs the magazine's influential and widely-quoted 'Net Effect' blog about the Internet's impact on global politics. Morozov is currently a Yahoo! fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 4.50
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780141049571
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 432. Seller Inventory # 9680794
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. We were promised that the internet would set us free. From the Middle East's 'twitter revolution' to Facebook activism, technology would spread democracy and bring us together as never before.We couldn't have been more wrong. In The Net Delusion Evgeny Morozov shows why internet freedom is an illusion. Not only that - in many cases the net is actually helping oppressive regimes to stifle dissent, track dissidents and keep people pacified, with companies such as Google and Amazon helping them do it.This book shows that free information doesn't mean free people - and that, right now, everyone's liberty is at stake.'A brilliant and courageous book.' The New York Times'Gleefully iconoclastic, unfailingly readable, provocative, enlightening.' Economist'Passionate, admirable and important.' Observer'The book is a wake-up call to those who think the internet is the solution to all our problems.' Daily Telegraph'A delight . . . his demolition job on the embarrassments of 'internet freedom' is comprehensive.' Independent'Piercing . . . convincing . . . timely' Financial Times Argues that our utopian, internet-centric thinking holds devastating consequences for the future of democracy. In this book, the author shows why internet freedom is an illusion. It also shows that free information doesn't mean free people - and that, right now, everyone's liberty is at stake. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141049571
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780141049571-GDR
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Argues that our utopian, internet-centric thinking holds devastating consequences for the future of democracy. In this book, the author shows why internet freedom is an illusion. It also shows that free information doesn't mean free people - and that, right now, everyone's liberty is at stake. Seller Inventory # B9780141049571
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 432 pages. 7.72x5.04x1.10 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __014104957X
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_014104957X
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780141049571
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780141049571_new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think014104957X