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PSCI0307A-S11

Politics of Virtual Realities

The Politics of Virtual Realities
How has technology changed our politics? Are those changes all for the good? In this course we will explore the political, legal, and normative implications of the Internet for liberal democracy. We start with the US Constitution and explore arguments that it cannot by itself prevent the Internet from becoming a domain of manipulation rather than of freedom. How can we uphold the ideals of liberty and equality? And, since cyberspace has no country, whose laws should govern it? Cases will include President Obama's campaign and governance strategies, the virtual world Second Life, and Google's censorship policies in China. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21966
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0307
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0307

All Sections in Spring 2011

Spring 2011

PSCI0307A-S11 Lecture (Stanger)