Chinese Cyberspaces

Technological Changes and Political Effects

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Av Jens Damm, Simona Thomas, Germany) Damm, Jens (Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany) Thomas, Simona (Freie Universitat Berlin

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The internet is developing more extensively in China than any other country in the world. Chinese Cyberspaces provides multidisciplinary perspectives on recent developments and the consequences of internet expansion in China. Including first-hand research and case studies, the contributors examine the social, political, cultural and economic impact of the internet in China. The book investigates the political implications of China's internet development as well as the effect on China’s information policy and overall political stability. The contributors show how although the digital divide has developed along typical lines of gender, urban versus rural, and income, it has also been greatly influenced by the Communist Party’s attempts to exert efficient control. This topical and interesting text gives a compelling overview of the current situation regarding the Chinese internet development in China, while clearly signalling potential future trends.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-05-21
Mått156 x 234 x 11 mm
Vikt370 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAsia's Transformations/Asia.com
Antal sidor184
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415546935

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1. Introduction 2. Government Policy and Political Control over China’s Internet 3. In the Crossfire of Demands: Chinese News Portals between Propaganda and the Public 4. Comrade to Comrade Networks: The Social and Political Implications of Peer-to-Peer Networks in China 5. China’s E-Policy: Examples of Local E-Government in Guangdong and Fujian 6. Industrialization Supported by Informatization: The Economic Effects of the Internet in China 7. Net Business: China's Potential for a Global Market Change

'This book makes a singular contribution to the rapidly growing field of research on Chinese cyberspace. It is a timely publication that gives insights into the specifics of Internet development in China.' - Tina Liu, The China Journal, No 58, July 2007'The book in general offers examples of strong research methodology. Statistical data, surveys and samples are employed, and primary interview data is liberally featured in fields such as the media. The interview material is particularly valuable, ....overall the book will interest students and teachers of contemporary Chinese politics, culture, economics and media.' - IIAS Newsletter #48, Summer 2008