Net, the Web and You

This introduction to the Internet explains, within an historical context, basic Internet services - what they are, what they offer, and how to use them. Techniques and tactics for doing research, both in general and on the Internet, are examined, and the appendix contains key concepts of computer use for readers unfamiliar with computer operations. The text also looks at the social, political, and economic issues confronting the growth and development of the Internet.
 
This introduction to the Internet explains, within an historical context, basic Internet services - what they are, what they offer, and how to use them. Techniques and tactics for doing research, both in general and on the Internet, are examined, and the appendix contains key concepts of computer use for readers unfamiliar with computer operations. The text also looks at the social, political, and economic issues confronting the growth and development of the Internet.