Internet and Social Media

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A Great Lead Forward… for the Abuse of Power

A Great Lead Forward… for the Abuse of Power

From: Reset

Chapter 3 broadens out and scrutinizes the ways in which social media and other related digital technologies have contributed to what Deibert calls a “great leap forward in technologies of … 58 $5.80 Add
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A Normal Person

A Normal Person

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author outlines how he became trapped in Malaysia after attempting to fly to Equador. 18 $1.80 Add
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Between the Camel and the Range Rover

Between the Camel and the Range Rover

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, Al Kontar describes his inner conflict as he observed the deepening conflict in Syria from the United Arab Emirates. 18 $1.80 Add
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Burning Data

Burning Data

From: Reset

Chapter 4 turns to the often overlooked and largely obscured physical and material infrastructure of social media and the communications ecosystem. Although we tend to think of social media and … 47 $4.70 Add
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Chapter 2: “No Netflix Tax!” (1999–2019)
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Chapter 2: “No Netflix Tax!” (1999–2019)

From: Canada Vs California

Chapter two shows the beginning of Canada’s thoughts on regulating internet broadcasting. Conservatives were notably against any idea of a "Netflix tax" or tax on internet based … 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 3: Writing the Script for Bill C-10 (2019–2021)
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Chapter 3: Writing the Script for Bill C-10 (2019–2021)

From: Canada Vs California

Chapter three shows the creation of Bill C-10 and the initial attempts by the Liberal government to regulate internet broadcasting. Author Howard Law discuss the creation of the 2018 Yale … 14 $1.40 Add
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Endgame

Endgame

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s arrest by Malaysian authories, his detention in jail, and a visit from an employee of the Canadian High Commision that changed his life. 32 $3.20 Add
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Heroes

Heroes

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s attempts to seek refuge in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add
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Informed Intentions
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Informed Intentions

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses how to be a trauma-informed reporter and the duties of a journalist in the context of reporting on cases that involve sexual assault. Cherry reflects on how the … 21 $2.10 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Man at the Airport

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Introduction

Introduction

From: Reset

In the introduction, Deibert explores our dependence on smart phones and the internet, and the anxiety that this can cause. He also discusses social media, cyberwarfare, data breaches, and how we … 28 $2.80 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

From: Canada Vs California

This chapter introduces the concept of this book and why a book covering the political showdown of Bill C-11 is relevant and important. This chapter lays the ground work of the Bill’s … 8 $0.80 Add
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It's Just Different
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It’s Just Different

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses mass shootings in the media. She examines the damage caused by interviewing survivors on the scene and the danger created by publicizing the identity of the … 20 $2.00 Add
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Konrad von Finckenstein: The Internet, Unbound
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Konrad von Finckenstein: The Internet, Unbound

From: Canada Vs California

This chapter offers a profile on Konrad von Finckenstein the former chair of the Canadian Radio Television and Communications Committee from 2007-2012. In this profile the Author examines von … 3 $0.30 Add
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@kontar81

@kontar81

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter describes Al Kontar’s plight: no visa, no way home, and no way out of the airport in Kuala Lumpur. He turned to social media to share his story and seek help. 19 $1.90 Add
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Leaving Syria

Leaving Syria

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author describes his experiences as a law student in Syria, and his first international trip to Abu Dhabi. 5 $0.50 Add