Digital disconnect : how capitalism is turning the Internet against democracy / Robert W. McChesney.

Author/creator McChesney, Robert Waterman, 1952-
Format Book
PublicationNew York : The New Press, 2013.
Descriptionxv, 299 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents What is the elephant in the digital room? -- Does capitalism equal democracy? -- How can the political economy of communication help us understand the Internet? -- The Internet and capitalism I: where dinosaurs roam? -- The internet and capitalism II: empire of the senseless? -- Journalism is dead! Long live journalism? -- Revolution in the digital revolution?
Abstract Looks at the relationship between economic power and the digital world, encouraging readers to fight back against the monopolies that are making the Internet less democratic.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 233-284) and index.
LCCN 2012035748
ISBN9781595588678 (hardcover)
ISBN1595588671 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM851 .M393 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold