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The Internet [3 volumes]
A Historical Encyclopedia
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 27. September 2005
Book
Hardback
767 pages
978-1-85109-659-6 (ISBN)
Description
Illuminating the reality of worldwide access to information, this expanded three-volume set is a one-stop resource for Internet history, biographies of key figures, and analysis of how the Internet operates.
The first version of this reference won the RUSA Award for Outstanding Reference Source in 2000. Now expanded to three volumes, the new edition includes a fully revised and extended chronology volume, a volume of biographies, and a volume with articles analyzing key Internet issues. The set also offers many fascinating tidbits about the Internet, including the fact that the phrase "surfing the Internet" was coined in 1992 by librarian Jean Armour Polly in an article in the Wilson Library Bulletin.
This set covers the earliest roots of the Internet, from events dating as far back as the 1800s and the invention of the telephone all the way to the founding of news agencies, the first steps toward digital computing, and the development of computing technology, telecommunications, and media. This work will be of interest to students of mass media, gender, business, and social history as well as technology.
* Includes a chronology with 200 entries and sidebars that begins in the 19th century
* The Chronology volume contains an extensive bibliography with hundreds of suggestions for further research
* Provides a glossary of Internet-related acronyms and technological terms
* The Issues and Biography volumes have lengthy "Further Reading" sections that follow every article
The first version of this reference won the RUSA Award for Outstanding Reference Source in 2000. Now expanded to three volumes, the new edition includes a fully revised and extended chronology volume, a volume of biographies, and a volume with articles analyzing key Internet issues. The set also offers many fascinating tidbits about the Internet, including the fact that the phrase "surfing the Internet" was coined in 1992 by librarian Jean Armour Polly in an article in the Wilson Library Bulletin.
This set covers the earliest roots of the Internet, from events dating as far back as the 1800s and the invention of the telephone all the way to the founding of news agencies, the first steps toward digital computing, and the development of computing technology, telecommunications, and media. This work will be of interest to students of mass media, gender, business, and social history as well as technology.
* Includes a chronology with 200 entries and sidebars that begins in the 19th century
* The Chronology volume contains an extensive bibliography with hundreds of suggestions for further research
* Provides a glossary of Internet-related acronyms and technological terms
* The Issues and Biography volumes have lengthy "Further Reading" sections that follow every article
Reviews / Votes
"Presented in an unintimidating format-three slim volumes, fairly large type, a sprinkling of B&W photos-this reference packs in plenty of solid material and will have wide appeal for students in middle school and above, but also for curious adults who want to fill some gaps in their general knowledge." - SciTech Book News "This encyclopedia provides valuable information for students and general readers doing research on the Internet and the impact it has had on our world. It is recommended for public, community college, and academic libraries." - American Reference Books AnnualMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
72 Illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-85109-659-6 (9781851096596)
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Persons
Laura Lambert is a professional writer living in New York City.
Chris Woodford is a professional writer specializing in science and technology.
Hilary W. Poole is a professional editor and author.
Christos J. P. Moschovitis is founder and CEO of tmg-e*media in New York, NY.
Chris Woodford is a professional writer specializing in science and technology.
Hilary W. Poole is a professional editor and author.
Christos J. P. Moschovitis is founder and CEO of tmg-e*media in New York, NY.