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Author Kosseff, Jeff, 1978- author.

Title The United States of anonymous : how the First Amendment shaped online speech / Jeff Kosseff.

Publication Info. Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2022.
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 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  342.7308 KOSSEFF    Check Shelf
Description x, 314 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents America, the anonymous -- Empowering anonymous association -- Empowering anonymous speech -- The scope of anonymity empowerment -- Antimask -- Cybersmear -- Setting the rules for online anonymity -- Online anonymity and copyright -- When the government wants to unmask you -- Anonymity worldwide -- Technological protections for anonymity -- Anonymity as a shield -- Anonymity as a sword -- Real-name policies -- Out in the open -- Empowering anonymity through privacy law.
Summary "This book traces the history of the right to anonymous speech in America, dating back to the pseudonymous publication of the Federalist Papers and other foundational political writings. It examines how courts have recognized a First Amendment right to anonymity, and how that right has shaped the Internet that we know today"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject United States. Constitution. 1st Amendment.
Freedom of speech -- United States.
Anonymous persons -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
Privacy, Right of -- United States.
Internet -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Constitution (United States) (OCoLC)fst01356075
Freedom of speech. (OCoLC)fst00934044
Internet -- Law and legislation. (OCoLC)fst00977193
Privacy, Right of. (OCoLC)fst01077444
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Other Form: Online version: Kosseff, Jeff, 1978- United States of anonymous Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2022 9781501762406 (DLC) 2021020495
ISBN 9781501762383 hardcover
1501762389 hardcover
9781501762406 electronic book
9781501762390 electronic book
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