Geoblocking and Video Culture

Ramon Lobato, James Meese, Adam Rugg, B. Burroughs

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Adam Rugg (with B. Burroughs) is a contributing author, "Periscope, Live-Streaming and Mobile Video Culture".

Book description: How do global audiences use streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix and iPlayer? How does the experience of digital video change according to location? What strategies do people use to access out-of-region content? What are the commercial and governmental motivations behind geoblocking? Geoblocking and Global Video Culture explores the cultural implications of access control and circumvention in an age of VPNs. Featuring seventeen chapters from diverse critical positions and locations – including China, Iran, Malaysia, Turkey, Cuba, Brazil, USA, Sweden and Australia.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationGeoblocking and Video Culture
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Disciplines

  • Communication
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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