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Research Handbook on Human Rights and Digital Technology
Global Politics, Law and International Relations, Second Edition
2nd edition
9781035308507 Edward Elgar Publishing
Bringing together perspectives from academia and practice, this second edition Research Handbook provides fresh insights into debates surrounding digital technology and how to respect and protect human rights in an increasingly digital world. New and updated chapters cover the issues posed by the management of key internet resources, the governance of its architecture and the role of different stakeholders.
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Bringing together perspectives from academia and practice, this second edition Research Handbook provides fresh insights into debates surrounding digital technology and how to respect and protect human rights in an increasingly digital world.
Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, expert contributors cover the issues posed by the management of key internet resources, the governance of its architecture and the role of different stakeholders. The legitimacy of rule making and enforcement, and the exercise of international public authority over users are also key themes. New and revised contributions expand on digital copyright, the impact of digital cultural sovereignty on cultural heritage, the geopolitical influence of social media platforms such as TikTok, and cutting-edge cybercrime regulations. Chapters have been updated to detail events and regulatory changes that illustrate the impact of state cybersecurity measures on personal freedoms.
This Research Handbook is a vital read for researchers and students in law, human rights, international politics and technology studies. Policymakers seeking an understanding of human rights in technology will also find this book a highly useful resource.
Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, expert contributors cover the issues posed by the management of key internet resources, the governance of its architecture and the role of different stakeholders. The legitimacy of rule making and enforcement, and the exercise of international public authority over users are also key themes. New and revised contributions expand on digital copyright, the impact of digital cultural sovereignty on cultural heritage, the geopolitical influence of social media platforms such as TikTok, and cutting-edge cybercrime regulations. Chapters have been updated to detail events and regulatory changes that illustrate the impact of state cybersecurity measures on personal freedoms.
This Research Handbook is a vital read for researchers and students in law, human rights, international politics and technology studies. Policymakers seeking an understanding of human rights in technology will also find this book a highly useful resource.
Critical Acclaim
‘People’s human rights will be eroded if they are not embedded in digital systems through adherence to the rule of law. Combining conceptual and empirical analysis, this valuable Research Handbook by leading authors tells us what is being done, what should be done and how to go about it more effectively.’
– Robin Mansell, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
‘The Research Handbook on Human Rights and Digital Technology is an indispensable resource for scholars and policy-makers seeking to understand the profound impact of digital innovation on human rights. The interdisciplinarity of the volume—featuring contributions from leading experts in law, informatics, sociology, STS, media and cultural studies, geography, political science, international relations, and communications—allows it to delve deep into the normative, institutional, technological, and socio-cultural dimensions of contemporary human rights protection in the digital domain.’
– Molly Land, University of Connecticut School of Law, USA
– Robin Mansell, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
‘The Research Handbook on Human Rights and Digital Technology is an indispensable resource for scholars and policy-makers seeking to understand the profound impact of digital innovation on human rights. The interdisciplinarity of the volume—featuring contributions from leading experts in law, informatics, sociology, STS, media and cultural studies, geography, political science, international relations, and communications—allows it to delve deep into the normative, institutional, technological, and socio-cultural dimensions of contemporary human rights protection in the digital domain.’
– Molly Land, University of Connecticut School of Law, USA
