
The Internet and Society
A Reference Handbook
Bernadette H. Schell(Author)
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2007
Book
Hardback
311 pages
978-1-59884-031-5 (ISBN)
Description
An examination of the social impact of the Internet, this volume explores political, social, technical, legal, and economic controversies in a manner accessible to the general reader.
Today more than one billion people worldwide use the Internet for communication, shopping, business, and research. But in the last five years they have lost over $10 billion to malicious computer attacks alone. Is there a way to keep the benefits and avoid the problems?
The Internet and Society: A Reference Handbook explores both the positive aspects of the Internet and its darker side. Topically organized, it chronicles the background and history of the Internet, with a focus on the 1960s and beyond. Through analysis of the latest research in sociology, political science, economics, law, and computer science, it examines problems, varieties of cybercrime, controversies, and solutions related to the Internet's phenomenal growth. It also illuminates the likely directions of the Internet's future and the ongoing challenges it presents to societies around the globe.
A glossary of key terms, such as algorithm, ARPAnet, Hyper Text Markup Language, identity theft, Internet protocol, malicious mode, and Moore's law, helps readers find their bearings in the high-tech world of the Internet
Bibliographical sketches of 20 key personalities-both positive and negative-in Internet history bring this high-tech story to life
Today more than one billion people worldwide use the Internet for communication, shopping, business, and research. But in the last five years they have lost over $10 billion to malicious computer attacks alone. Is there a way to keep the benefits and avoid the problems?
The Internet and Society: A Reference Handbook explores both the positive aspects of the Internet and its darker side. Topically organized, it chronicles the background and history of the Internet, with a focus on the 1960s and beyond. Through analysis of the latest research in sociology, political science, economics, law, and computer science, it examines problems, varieties of cybercrime, controversies, and solutions related to the Internet's phenomenal growth. It also illuminates the likely directions of the Internet's future and the ongoing challenges it presents to societies around the globe.
A glossary of key terms, such as algorithm, ARPAnet, Hyper Text Markup Language, identity theft, Internet protocol, malicious mode, and Moore's law, helps readers find their bearings in the high-tech world of the Internet
Bibliographical sketches of 20 key personalities-both positive and negative-in Internet history bring this high-tech story to life
Reviews / Votes
"Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and general readers." - Choice "Aimed at the general public, this title contains useful data for students as well." - ARBAMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
697 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59884-031-5 (9781598840315)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Bernadette H. Schell, PhD, is the founding dean of the Faculty of Business and Information at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the newest and only laptop-centered university in Ontario, Canada. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Cybercrime.
Content
Preface
1.History and Background
2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
3. Worldwide Perspective
4. Chronology
5. Biographical Profiles
6. Facts, Data, and Documents
7. Directory of Organizations
8. Print and Nonprint Resources
Glossary
Index
1.History and Background
2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
3. Worldwide Perspective
4. Chronology
5. Biographical Profiles
6. Facts, Data, and Documents
7. Directory of Organizations
8. Print and Nonprint Resources
Glossary
Index