Internet Freedom : Where Is the Limit?

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Overview

Does P2P file sharing help or harm musicians?

Should chat rooms be monitored by police?

Is it safe to shop on the Internet?

We rely on the media to give us information about Internet freedom. But how do we know what the real stories are behind the news? Should people be ...

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Overview

Does P2P file sharing help or harm musicians?

Should chat rooms be monitored by police?

Is it safe to shop on the Internet?

We rely on the media to give us information about Internet freedom. But how do we know what the real stories are behind the news? Should people be allowed to do whatever they want on the Internet, or should there be laws to stop activities such as piracy and spamming? How do you decide?

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Primary sources and case studies

Topics ideal for classroom debates

Ideas for further reading and research

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781403493545
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
  • Publication date: 10/28/2006
  • Series: Behind the News Series
  • Pages: 56
  • Age range: 11 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.56 (w) x 9.50 (h) x 0.20 (d)

Table of Contents

Internet Freedom 4

Making the News 6

Stop the Pirates! 8

Anything Goes? 16

Nannies on the Net 20

Big Brother Is Watching You 28

Is It Safe? 32

Spies and Thieves? 40

Spam Wars 46

You Need to Decide 48

Timeline 50

Glossary 52

Find Out More 54

Index 56

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