Internet censorship topic of Ohio University-Zanesville Professor’s book

Have you ever wondered about how much censoring of the internet is too much?  Associate Professor of Philosophy Amy E. White, Ph.D., takes a closer look at Internet regulation in her now book entitled Virtually Obscene: The Case for an Uncensored Internet.  In it, she looks at the unique case study and debate over sexually explicit Internet materials.

The serious dilemma covered in the book focuses on how the regulation of Internet pornography also affects freedom of information, first amendment rights, feminism and the morality of society. This book examines the phenomenon of Internet pornography, demonstrating how that debate is an important case study in the wider argument over internet regulation. Chapters objectively uncover the flaws of the most common arguments for and against regulation, and examine efforts to regulate the Internet. The author offers a final analysis that regulation of sexually explicit materials is ultimately futile, and that the utility of an unregulated Internet outweighs arguments against regulated materials.

The book provides objective information both for and against regulation and reviews existing regulatory efforts. With foreword by Nadine Strossen, President of the American Civil Liberties Union, White’s work is receiving national recognition and attention.

For interview opportunities contact White at 740.588.1558 or contact her via email at whitea@ohio.edu. To obtain a copy of the book visit www.mcfarlandpub.com or contact White.