Charles Ess Livres

This is the first textbook on the central ethical issues of digital media, ranging from computers and the Internet to mobile phones. It is also the first book of its kind to consider these issues from a global perspective, introducing ethical theories from multiple cultures. It further utilizes examples from around the world, such as the publication of "the Mohammed Cartoons"; diverse understandings of what "privacy" means in Facebook or MySpace; why pirating CDs and DVDs may be justified in developing countries; and culturally-variable perspectives on sexuality and what counts as "pornography." Readers and students thus acquire a global perspective on the central ethical issues of digital media, including privacy, copyright, pornography and violence, and the ethics of cross-cultural communication online.The book is designed for use across disciplines - media and communication studies, computer science and informatics, as well as philosophy. It is up-to-date, accessible and student- and each topic and theory is interwoven throughout the volume with detailed sets of questions that foster careful reflection, writing, and discussion into these issues and their possible resolutions. Each chapter further includes additional resources and suggestions for further research and writing.

The Handbook of Internet Studies is a highly recommended, state-of-the-art collection that showcases the diversity of theoretical and disciplinary approaches in this evolving field. It serves as an essential reference for Internet studies, reflecting the complexity of the subject by featuring a variety of voices, geographies, and arguments. This indispensable volume appeals to practitioners and sparks interest among those peripheral to the field, including humanists, social scientists, and engineers. It is a comprehensive resource for students, teachers, and researchers, making it suitable for both long-time followers and newcomers to the discipline. The handbook is considered landmark, marking the maturation of Internet studies. To grasp the Internet's impact and significance, one must consider its historical, societal, and cultural contexts. This collection includes original essays from established scholars, exploring the Internet's role in modern societies and the ongoing evolution of its academic study.