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ICANN and democracy: contradictions and possibilities

ICANN and democracy: contradictions and possibilities Argues here that ICANN, as it is currently formed, falls well short of democratic ideals, despite a founding principle of providing “bottom‐up, representative decision‐making”. Defines governance and explains how ICANN engages in governance of the Internet in important ways. Summarizes that if ICANN continues on its current trajectory, the end result is likely to be stability at the expense of democracy. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png info Emerald Publishing

ICANN and democracy: contradictions and possibilities

Renée Marlin‐Bennett
info , Volume 3 (4): 13 – Aug 1, 2001
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Copyright © 2001 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1463-6697
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10.1108/14636690110801978
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Argues here that ICANN, as it is currently formed, falls well short of democratic ideals, despite a founding principle of providing “bottom‐up, representative decision‐making”. Defines governance and explains how ICANN engages in governance of the Internet in important ways. Summarizes that if ICANN continues on its current trajectory, the end result is likely to be stability at the expense of democracy.

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Published: Aug 1, 2001

Keywords: Democracy; ICANN; Internet

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