Censorship Evasion Online explores how individuals navigate digital repression to access information and communicate freely. It highlights the use of circumvention technologies like VPNs and encrypted messaging apps, crucial for bypassing state-imposed internet restrictions. The book delves into the constant struggle between those controlling information and those seeking digital resistance, emphasizing the importance of these tools for upholding human rights.
The book presents a comprehensive overview of censorship and circumvention's history, offering context for understanding current online censorship methods, such as website blocking and surveillance. Case studies from countries with varying internet freedoms showcase how people use online tools to expose abuses and organize movements. It progresses from core concepts to real-world examples, ultimately examining the global implications of these technologies.
Ultimately, the book will help readers understand the challenges and opportunities of promoting internet freedom in an increasingly authoritarian world.
