Internet Policy in China A Field Study of Internet CafZs reports the results of a multi-layered study of the Internet cafZ phenomenon in the People's Republic of China. Helen Sun investigates how the Internet has been used by the state and individuals, as well as the implications of Chinese Internet policies and regulations.

"Sun (communication, Univ. of Texas, Permian Basin) analyzes new media in China, focusing on the role of state Internet policy at the macro level and how individuals use the Internet at the micro level. This multilevel approach results in a book that deepens and enriches understanding of the country's new technology....Overall, the author captures many of the complexities inherent in the new media environment in China. Summing Up: Recommended." - CHOICE

"Internet Policy in China: A Field Study of Internet Cafés is an original, detailed and important analysis of the E-public sphere in contemporary China. For anyone concerned with understanding the Internet and communications policy, it offers needed insights into the long-neglected arena of Internet cafés." - The China Journal