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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.
· 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
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The Internet has proven a mixed blessing. Yes, it is the most effective communications tool ever invented. Yes, it has leveled the playing field for people in developing countries. But it has also opened the door to a new breed of tech-savvy criminals who use the Internet for child pornography, identity theft, and online fraud.
About the Author
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.
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- PublisherABC-CLIO
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1598840312
- ISBN 13 9781598840315
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages332
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