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| Gehl, Robert W., DeNardis, Laura, Zimmer, Michael | ||||
| MIT Press | ||||
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[tab] [content title="Summary"] **Introduction** The Dark Web has emerged as a complex and controversial space within the broader Internet ecosystem, offering both opportunities for privacy and anonymity, as well as a platform for illicit activities. This book takes a deep dive into the Dark Web, using a combination of theoretical and empirical approaches to explore the networks that make it possible, the values that shape its use, and the ways in which it challenges traditional notions of legitimacy and power. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Dark Web's social, political, and technological dimensions. **Contents** 1. **Introduction** - What Is the Dark Web? - Methodology: Dark Web Situational Analysis - Pragmatic Keyword Analysis - Plan of the Book - Caveats and Shortcomings - Notes 2. **Violence, Propriety, Authenticity: A Symbolic Economy of the Dark Web** - Three Legitimacies - Objects and Power - Further Articulating "Legitimacy" and "Dark Web" - A Symbolic/Material Economy of Legitimacy - The Dark Web's Trials of Legitimacy - Notes 3. **The Dark Web Network Builders** - **Freenet:** The Web, Decentralized and Anonymized - **The Tor Project:** From Free Haven to Hidden Services - An Exploration of the Dark Web: Websites Accessible Only with Special Routing Software - History of Three Anonymizing Networks: Freenet, Tor, and I2P --- **Acknowledgments** This book would not have been possible without the contributions of many individuals who have helped in various capacities, from providing critical insights to offering technical expertise. Special thanks to the researchers, activists, and developers who have dedicated their time to exploring the nuances of anonymity, privacy, and freedom on the Dark Web. --- **Chapter Summaries:** ### Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter lays the foundation for understanding the Dark Web, providing a clear definition and overview of its scope and significance. It explains the research methodology, including situational analysis and keyword-based studies of Dark Web content. The chapter also outlines the structure of the book, while noting certain limitations in the research approach. ### Chapter 2: Violence, Propriety, Authenticity: A Symbolic Economy of the Dark Web This chapter delves into the concept of legitimacy within the Dark Web, analyzing how different actors (criminals, activists, and users) negotiate legitimacy in the face of legal and moral boundaries. It explores the symbolic economy of the Dark Web, where power and authenticity are constantly contested, and how these issues relate to broader societal and political dynamics. ### Chapter 3: The Dark Web Network Builders Focusing on the technical infrastructure that supports the Dark Web, this chapter provides a historical overview of the key anonymizing networks: Freenet, Tor, and I2P. Each network is discussed in terms of its creation, purpose, and the role it plays in facilitating anonymous and decentralized access to the Internet. The chapter examines the social and political motivations behind the development of these networks and their evolution over time. --- This book provides a thorough examination of the Dark Web, exploring its symbolism, materiality, and technological underpinnings. Through detailed case studies and theoretical analysis, it presents an in-depth look at how anonymity and decentralization challenge traditional structures of authority and governance. [/content] [content title="Content"] [/content] [content title="Author(s)"] [/content] [/tab]
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