Freedom of speech and information in global perspective. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Pekka Hallberg, Janne Virkkunen.
• Authors: Hallberg, Pekka, 1944-; Virkkunen, Janne
• Contents: Preface; Notes; Acknowledgements; Note; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview; Note; Chapter 2: First Notes; Notes; Chapter 3: The State of Freedom of Speech in the World; The criteria of the Reporters Without Borders' annual index; Developments in Some Countries; Declaration of Table Mountain; Dark Clouds Over the Flow of Information; IPI Recommendations for Sub-Saharan Africa; IPI's Recommendations for Central Asian Countries; IPI Recommendations for Hungary; IPI Country-Specific Recommendations for South America; IPI Recommendations for the USA. Free Speech-In the Core of Judicial DevelopmentHow to Monitor Development?; Rule-of-Law Dimensions18; Notes; Chapter 4: From the Origins of Freedom of Speech to the Modern Information Society; First Steps Towards Free Speech in the Ancient World; The Idea of Free Speech during the Age of European Enlightenment; The First Freedom of the Press Act; Free Speech as a Fundamental and Human Right; In Search of the Reality of Free Speech; Notes; Chapter 5: Freedom of Speech in Books and in Action; Development of Freedom of Speech in Finland; Free Speech in Other Nordic Countries. Foundations of Free Speech elsewhere in EuropeNo Free Speech in Russia?; How is Freedom of Speech in North America?; Is Free Speech a Utopian Idea in Latin America?; Searching for Freedom of Speech on the African Continent; Freedom of Speech Under Pressure by the Asian Great Powers; Along the Silk Road in Central Asia; Light and Shadows in the Southeast Asian Countries; Australia, the Final Destination of our World Tour; Theory and Reality; Notes; Chapter 6: Human Rights Obligations: From Ideas to Reality?; The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). How Does the European Union (EU) Protect Freedom of Speech?Freedom of Speech in the United Nations (UN) Treaties; Freedom of Speech and Other Organisations for International Co-operation; Notes; Chapter 7: Violations and Threat Scenarios; Extremes-Terrorism and Oppression of Media; Different Ways to Restrict Media; The Conflict Between Security Interests and Privacy of Free Information; Corruption Destroys Trust and Free Speech; New Dark Clouds Rising; Notes; Chapter 8: Freedom of Speech in the Turbulence of the Changing World; Globalisation; Digital Era and Social Media Shaping the World. The Arab Spring-Disruption or Development in Egypt?Challenges of Rule of Law in the Digital Era; The Role of Media in a Radically Changing Environment; Notes; Chapter 9: Final Chords; On a Path Towards Freedom or Restrictions?; For Freedom of Speech!; Images and Imaginings; Notes; Rule of Law Finland-Rolfi; Bibliography; Personalia; Index.
• Publisher Details: New York NY : Palgrave MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (304 pages)
• Subjects: 342.0853; Political science; Freedom of speech; Freedom of information; Civil rights; LAW -- Public; Civil rights; Freedom of information; Freedom of speech; Political Science and International Relations; Political Communication; Journalism; Globalization; Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights; Media Law; Constitutional Law; Language Arts & Disciplines -- Journalism; Political Science -- Globalization; Political Science -- Public Policy -- Social Policy; Law -- Media & the Law; Law -- Constitutional; Press & journalism; Globalization; Politics & government; Entertainment & media law; Constitutional & administrative law; Political communication; Globalization; Social justice; Mass media -- Law and legislation; Constitutional law; Political Science -- General; Political science & theory; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781349949908; 1349949906
• Related ISBNs: 9781349949892; 1349949892
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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