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Book launch: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom

Rebecca MacKinnon’s will present her new book, Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom.

Published: February 19, 2012

When: Monday, 27. February 2012 18:30
Where: London, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
Host: Index on Censorship and and the Institute for Human Rights and Business
More info: www.indexoncensorship.org/2012/01/book-launch-rebecca-mackinnons-consent-of-the-networked/

Rebecca MacKinnon is the co-founder of Global Voices Online. In her new book she argues that a global struggle for control of the Internet is now underway. At stake are no less than civil liberties, privacy and even the character of democracy in the 21st century. Join us for a discussion with the author, chaired by Jo Glanville, Editor of Index on Censorship, followed by a drinks reception.

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