Net Neutrality

by Melissa Higgins, Michael Regan

Overview

The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Net Neutralityexamines the question of whether Internet service providers should be able to charge content providers for faster connections, introducing readers to the history behind the issue and the modern arguments surrounding it. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680782868
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/15/2016
Series:	Essential Library of the Information Age Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 6.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1290L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Anything but Neutral 4

Chapter 2 From the Early Internet to Broadband 14

Chapter 3 ISPs versus the FCC 26

Chapter 4 The Net Neutrality Pendulum Swings 40

Chapter 5 Net Neutrality Supporters 52

Chapter 6 Opposition to Net Neutrality 64

Chapter 7 Net Neutrality Worldwide 76

Chapter 8 The Future of Net Neutrality 86

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112