Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Internet (hardcover edition) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737707801 ISBN 13: 9780737707809

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2001

Synopsis

The Internet affects nearly every aspect of society from sexuality to education to health care. Educators, public health organizations, law enforcement and others debate some of the issues that have arisen due to the Internet's popularity. Chapters include: How Does the Internet Affect Society? How Will the Internet Affect American Institutions? Should the Internet Be Regulated? What Will Be the Future of the Internet?

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Reviews

Grade 7 Up-As the Internet pervades every aspect of our society, new questions and controversies arise. This volume tackles a wide variety of related topics. The format and approach are identical to other titles in the series; both sides of a particular issue are explored in depth. Each essay is prefaced by questions that will help students focus their reading, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading and research. Some of the debates explored include: Does the Internet improve education? Does the Internet connect us or isolate us? Is the concept of the "digital divide" exaggerated? Should Internet privacy laws be enforced? The essayists come from diverse backgrounds, including journalism, politics, education, and entertainment. Some selections are drier than others, but on the whole this is a useful volume for any student tackling the complicated and confusing issues surrounding the technology debate.
Ronni Krasnow, New York Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737707801
• ISBN 13: 9780737707809
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 218
• Editor: Cothran Helen