free speech, advancing technology, and the implications for democracy Weaver, Russell L. 1952- creator author. text handbook ncu 2019 Second edition. monographic eng

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xi, 367 pages ; 23 cm "The history of free expression is inextricably interwined with advances in speech technology. However, until recently, most forms of communication were limited and controlled by so-called "gatekeepers" who had the power to limit or control the ability of ordinary individuals to communicate with each other. With the advent of the Internet, and new forms of technology (e.g., personal computers, iPhones, etc.), people have much greater capacity to communicate with each other. Although both goverments and private entities have attemted to control discourse over the Internet, new technologies have enabled ordinary individuals to more easily communicate with each other and to participate in the political process. As a result, the Internet is reshaping political debate and political action all over the world." Early communication -- The Gutenberg Revolution -- The emergence of "Gatekeepers": Public and private -- The development of electricity: An explosion of new technologies -- Electronic (non-Internet) gatekeepers -- The development of the Internet -- The implications of the Internet for democracy -- Governmental repression and the emergence of new gatekeepers -- The dark side of the web -- The Internet's impact on traditional media -- Information overload. Russell L. Weaver. Includes bibliographical references and index. Communication in politics Technological innovations Internet Political aspects Freedom of speech Communication Technological innovations History JA 85 .W43 2019 9781531015091 2019006342 PUCPR 240226 20240509175403.0 20844698 eng