Law and Internet Cultures [Paperback]

This 2005 book is about the internet and the technological and cultural baggage that comes along with it.This book is about the internet and the technological and cultural baggage that comes along with it, that affects how it can be regulated. It considers the ways decisions about internet technologies are made; the ideas behind global trade and innovation; the power of engineers and programmers; the influence of multinationals; and questions about global marketing and consumer choice. Whilst the book draws upon current debates from globalisation, communications and socio-legal theory, it is also suitable for a general audience interested in issues associated with technology and innovation.This book is about the internet and the technological and cultural baggage that comes along with it, that affects how it can be regulated. It considers the ways decisions about internet technologies are made; the ideas behind global trade and innovation; the power of engineers and programmers; the influence of multinationals; and questions about global marketing and consumer choice. Whilst the book draws upon current debates from globalisation, communications and socio-legal theory, it is also suitable for a general audience interested in issues associated with technology and innovation.This book is about the Internet and the technological and cultural baggage that accompanies it and affects its regulation. It considers the ways decisions about Internet technologies are made; ideas behind global trade and innovation; power of engineers and programmers; influence of multinationals; and questions about global marketing and consumer choice. Although the volume draws upon current debates from globalization, communications and socio-legal theory, it will be comprehensible to a general audience interested in issues associated with technology and innovation.1. Introduction; 2. How productive is Silicon Valley?; 3. What drives innovation? Linux and the politics of open source standards; l.