1. The idea of civil society from early modern to contemporary social thought in the West -- 2. The idea of civil society in the Chinese context -- 3. Government policy and state control of the internet in China -- 4. Historical development of the internet in China -- 5. Communication, empowerment, and the emergence of network public opinion in Chinese cyberspace -- 6. A school explosion, a fatal virus, and the internet factor -- 7. Online activism, internet protest, and social movements in cyber China
Summary
Examines the cultural and political ramifications of the Internet for Chinese society. This book asks not whether the Internet will democratize China, but rather in what ways the Internet is democratizing communication in China. How is the Internet empowering individuals by fostering new types of social spaces and redefining social relations?
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-340) and index
