Consent of the Networked
Consent of the Networked: The Global Battle for Internet Freedom is a 2012 publication authored by Rebecca MacKinnon, which explores the issue of internet censorship and the increasing role of companies controlling internet communications in functions historically performed by governments.
Reviews
The Wall Street Journal described the work as "a comprehensive overview of the Internet's key divisions." In The Guardian, John Naughton remarked that the book is poised to become a fundamental resource in political science for analyzing the shifting dynamics between Internet corporations and state authorities. Rachel Bridgewater from the Library Journal emphasized MacKinnon's effective use of practical case studies to illustrate how policies and technological frameworks empower governments and businesses to censor, monitor, and limit freedom of expression.