{"product_id":"cyber-citizens-isbn-9780807010846","title":"Cyber Citizens","description":"\u003cb\u003eA grounding exploration of how our online prowess shapes the very essence of democracy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe electronic age compels us to confront the delicate balance between the convenience of constant connectivity and the protection of personal privacy, security, and democracy itself. Presented as a two-fold concern of digital and civic literacy, surveillance and privacy expert Heidi Boghosian argues that our fight to uphold democracy must extend to the online world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs “smart” citizens, our best chance of thriving in the digital era lies in taking care of our “smart” selves as diligently as we maintain our smart devices. In the same way that smart devices can disclose private information when not adequately secured, our online presence can lead to unintentional data exposure or identity theft. That entails a commitment to learning digital literacy and cyber hygiene from the first moment we engage with technology. Mastering the fundamentals of civics—the rights and responsibilities of citizens—rounds out the democratic assignment. With AI and machine learning poised to play a transformative role in our 21st century lives, we, as humans, have our own generative learning journey to master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing parallels between Americans and their \"smart\" devices, \u003ci\u003eCyber Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on the delicate balance between connectivity and privacy to uphold a truly democratic society.INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003eOur Internet Connectedness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: BACK TO BASICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1\u003cbr\u003eFlunking Civics 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2\u003cbr\u003eFailing Digital Literacy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3\u003cbr\u003eBad Digital Hygiene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: DEMOCRACY IN TILT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4\u003cbr\u003eMega Churches Meet Mega Think Tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5\u003cbr\u003eHate Migrates Online\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6\u003cbr\u003eAd Tech\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7\u003cbr\u003eTrillionaire Tech Overlords\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8\u003cbr\u003eSurveillance: The New Critical Infrastructure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: PRACTICES FOR THE PEOPLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9\u003cbr\u003eDisrupters for Democracy: Open-Source, Blockchain, and More\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10\u003cbr\u003eBending to the GDPR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11\u003cbr\u003eBecoming Digitally Literate Citizens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12\u003cbr\u003eA Safer Digital World: Cyber Hygienists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13\u003cbr\u003eCorrecting the Tilt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 14\u003cbr\u003eGames for Democracy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONCLUSION\u003cbr\u003eCyber Sparks: Inspiring Informed Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA User’s Guide for the Digital Age\u003cbr\u003eOrganizations Supporting Digital Literacy, Privacy, Civics, and Activism\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex“Essential reading for today’s online citizenry, featuring dense but vital research.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Heidi Boghosian’s \u003ci\u003eCyber Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case that mass surveillance, digital illiteracy, and the erosion of civic engagement combine to pose a pernicious, existential threat to democracy. Equal parts practical digital security guide and timely civics lesson, \u003ci\u003eCyber Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e has answers for anyone who has looked at the political landscape and asked, ‘What can I do?’”\u003cbr\u003e—Lauren Harper, Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy, Freedom of the Press Foundation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCyber Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterclass in civic activism for the digital age. We can’t rely on tech companies to safeguard our democracy: it’s up to each of us. As surveillance and disinformation are normalized, Heidi Boghosian offers an accessible, urgently needed tool kit for digital disruption.”\u003cbr\u003e—Will Potter, investigative journalist and author of \u003ci\u003eGreen Is the New Red\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In today’s information-saturated world, \u003ci\u003eCyber Citizens\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a survival manual for defending against cybersecurity and other online threats. Read it, share it with others, and be a more responsible digital citizen.”\u003cbr\u003e—Oliver Page, cofounder and CEO of CyberNut\u003cb\u003eHeidi Boghosian \u003c\/b\u003eis a surveillance and privacy expert, a lawyer, an activist, and the author of \u003ci\u003e“I Have Nothing to Hide”: And 20 Other Myths About Surveillance and Privacy\u003c\/i\u003e. She has led several civil liberties and social justice organizations, including the National Lawyers Guild and the A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice. An advisory board member for the Georgetown Center on Privacy and Technology, she also co-hosts the civil liberties radio show and podcast \u003ci\u003eLaw and Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Beacon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304897794277,"sku":"NP9780807010846","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780807010846.jpg?v=1767724397","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cyber-citizens-isbn-9780807010846","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}