Publication

2008 - ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

77,750 words, Guess

Page Count

311 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • OverDriveD3D74429-5FA6-44F2-8F39-901893ED790A

Classifications

  • LCCHM851 .S25 2007

Description

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 Internetis future and the ongoing challenges it presents to societies around the globe.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Internet and SocietyElectronic resourceABC-CLIO2008

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!