Understanding the Web
Subtitle: The Social, Political, and Economic Dimensions of the Internet
Contributors: Alan B. Albarran (Editor); David H. Goff (Editor)
Edition: 1st ed edition
Publisher: Iowa State Press; Iowa State University Press
Published: April 30, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 289
ISBN-13: 9780813825274
Subjects: Computer Networks; Technology And Social Change; Social Science; Computer - Internet; Computer Bks - Internet; Computer Books: General; Internet - World Wide Web; Social Aspects - General; Internet - General; Sociology - General; Information society; Internet; Social aspects; World Wide Web
Description: "Understanding the Web describes the growth and development of the World Wide Web as a communications medium since its inception. The contributors focus, within their areas of expertise, on how the social, political, and economic aspects of the World Wide Web will impact individuals, groups, nations, and the world. To date, no other book has examined the Web's powerful influences or its effects on society."--Jacket.