Should the Internet Be Free?

by Roman Espejo (Editor)

Overview

This comprehensive edition explores the issues regarding the cost of the Internet, including the availability of broadband access, tiered Internet access, and Internet availability for minorities. Readers will evaluate both sides of the idea that the Internet should be a free resource for all to access. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737746884
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	04/03/2010
Series:	At Issue Series: Mass Media
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 The Internet Should Be Free Sascha Meinrath 10

2 The Internet Should Not Be Free James Plummer 14

3 Broadband Access Is Nearing a Shortage Galen Gruman Tom Kaneshige 19

4 Broadband Access Is Not Nearing a Shortage Ryan H. Sager 29

5 More Americans Have Broadband Internet Access National Telecommunications and Information Administration 38

6 Many Americans Do Not Have Broadband Internet Access Robert W. McChesney John Podesta 46

7 Municipal Wireless Internet Should Be Provided Erin Thompson 58

8 Providing Municipal Wireless Internet Is Problematic Chris Selley 68

9 The Internet Should Be Tiered Dena Battle 74

10 The Internet Should Not Be Tiered Leigh Phillips 78

11 Users Should Pay for E-Mail Alex Gofman 84

12 Users Should Not Pay for E-Mail Wendy M. Grossman 88

13 Minorities Are Closing the Digital Divide Michel Marriott 95

14 The Digital Divide Is Still a Problem Brian L. Hawkins Diana G. Oblinger 101

Organizations to Contact 107

Bibliography 111

Index 114

Editorial Reviews

Review: Should the Internet Be Free? "...this text keeps arguments even-tempered, information straightforward, and details unsensationalized."—Booklist

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