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Internet, The | Media Conglomerates Will Control the Internet
Robert McChesney argues in the following viewpoint that media giants such as Disney and Time Warner will control content on the Internet. He contends that with their economic power and domination of the traditional media market, these corporations have squeezed out all competitors and have commercialized the Internet. McChesney asserts that the only way to democratize the Internet is for more nonprofit and small commercial entities to establish an online presence. Robert McChesney is a research associate professor at the University of Illinois and author of the book Rich Media, Poor...
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- Introduction
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How Does the Internet Affect Society?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- The Internet Can Help People Stay Connected
- The Internet Does Not Build Meaningful Connections
- Unequal Access to the Internet Harms Society
- The Problem of Unequal Access to the Internet Is Exaggerated
- The Internet Fosters Hate Speech
- The Internet Does Not Foster Hate Speech
- Pedophiles on the Internet Are a Serious Problem
- The Extent of Internet Pedophilia Is Exaggerated
- Periodical Bibliography
- How Will the Internet Affect American Institutions?
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Should the Internet Be Regulated?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Internet Privacy Should Be Protected
- Internet Privacy Laws Are Unnecessary
- Laws Regulating Internet Pornography Should Be Enforced
- The Government Should Not Regulate Internet Pornography
- The Government Should Tax Internet Commerce
- The Government Should Not Tax Internet Commerce
- Music Distribution over the Internet Should Be Regulated
- Attempts to Regulate Music Distribution over the Internet
- Periodical Bibliography
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What Will Be the Future of the Internet?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The Internet Will Serve the World’s Elite
- Individuals Will Become Empowered by the Internet
- The Internet Will Spark a Communications Revolution
- Media Conglomerates Will Control the Internet
- Internet Retailers Will Revert to Traditional Methods of Commerce
- Traditional Phones Will Be Replaced by the Internet
- Periodical Bibliography
- Glossary
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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