Search Engine Freedom

The completion of this book which is the result of my PhD thesis at the Insititute for Information Law (IViR) would not have been possible without the support of many who have been important for my research, my academic development and my personal life. First, I want to acknowledge the intellectual support and patience of my supervisors Prof. Nico van Eijk and Dr. Natali Helberger. I am thankful both for the directions they provided as well as the space they left me to develop my own voice. A special thanks goes out to Prof. Egbert Dommering for his involvement in this project, and his past work and continuing intellectual support for IViR. I would also like to thank the other members of my thesis committee, Prof. Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Milton Mueller, Prof. Peggy Valcke and Prof. Richard Rogers.