The Hacker Crackdown: Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier by Bruce Sterling
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Sterling, Bruce, 1954-
English
"The Hacker Crackdown: Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier" by Bruce Sterling is a historical account written in the early 1990s. The book explores the burgeoning world of cyberspace and the complex interplay between hackers, law enforcement, and telecommunications companies, particularly highlighting the significant Hacker Crackdown of 199...
on the changing nature of communication technologies and the legal landscape surrounding them, beginning with a significant incident on January 15, 1990, when a massive telephone system failure at AT&T caused widespread disruption. Bruce Sterling outlines the perceptions and fears of law enforcement regarding hackers, revealing a sense of paranoia following the crash, which some suspected was due to malevolent hacking. This part introduces the complicated dynamics between different stakeholders in cyberspace, such as police, telephone companies, and the hacker community, serving as a prelude to a deeper investigation into the events that shaped the digital environment of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joshua Anderson
3 months agoA fantastic discovery, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A solid resource I will return to often.
Kenneth Young
5 months agoOnce I started reading, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. It exceeded all my expectations.
George Hall
4 months agoOnce I started reading, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Thanks for making this available.
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David Lee
5 days agoMy professor recommended this and the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Truly inspiring.