Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Tables and Figures



Chapter One: The End of the Libertarian Internet

Chapter Two: The Platformisation of Communications Media

Chapter Three: Issues of Concern

Chapter Four: Digital Platforms and Communications Policy

Chapter Five: Platform Regulation and Governance

Chapter Six: The Chinese Internet and the Future of Global Internet Governance

Chapter Seven: Platform Power and the Future of Internet Policy

Conclusion



Notes

References

Index

About the Author

Terry Flew is Professor of Digital Communication and Culture at the University of Sydney.

Reviews

‘Platforms don't make us do things – they shape the ways in which we can do things. Fearing a loss of legitimacy and control, policymakers all over the world jump into action. The question is: what kind of internet will we end up with? Terry Flew carefully considers the road travelled and charts the road ahead.’
Mark Deuze, University of Amsterdam, author of Media Life ‘This well-written book, framed by a history of ideas, takes the measure of the current debate on platform power. Its focus on national regulatory responses by states with diverse and sometimes competing political systems captures the moment.’
Philip Schlesinger,  University of Glasgow