THE INTERNET OF ELSEWHERE THE EMERGENT EFFECTS OF A WIRED WORLD (HB 2011)

FARIVAR C

ISBN 10: 0813549620 / ISBN 13: 9780813549620

Published by MISCLENIOUS PUBLISHERS, 2011

About this Item

Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.

Seller Inventory # CBS 9780813549620

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE INTERNET OF ELSEWHERE THE EMERGENT EFFECTS OF A WIRED WORLD (HB 2011)
• Publisher: MISCLENIOUS PUBLISHERS
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813549620
• ISBN 13: 9780813549620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: International Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Through the lens of culture, The Internet of Elsewhere looks at the role of the Internet as a catalyst in transforming communications, politics, and economics. Cyrus Farivar explores the Internet's history and effects in four distinct and, to some, surprising societies—Iran, Estonia, South Korea, and Senegal. He profiles Web pioneers in these countries and, at the same time, surveys the environments in which they each work. After all, contends Farivar, despite California's great success in creating the Internet and spawning companies like Apple and Google, in some areas the United States is still years behind other nations.

Surprised? You won't be for long as Farivar proves there are reasons that:

• Skype was invented in Estonia—the same country that developed a digital ID system and e-voting;
• Iran was the first country in the world to arrest a blogger, in 2003;
• South Korea is the most wired country on the planet, with faster and less expensive broadband than anywhere in the United States;
• Senegal may be one of sub-Saharan Africa's best chances for greater Internet access.

The Internet of Elsewhere brings forth a new complex and modern understanding of how the Internet spreads globally, with both good and bad effects.

About the Author

Cyrus Farivar is the host of Spectrum, Deutsche Welle English's internationally syndicated science and technology radio program. As a freelance technology journalist, he also regularly reports for National Public Radio, The World (WGBH/PRI/BBC), and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.