Internet for Women (Paperback)

Paperback. The first book to be published anywhere in the world to provide women with an introduction to the Internet. The authors explore the role of gender, anonymity, privacy, pornography, harassment and security. It is a straightforward guide to the use of electronic systems, as well as a brief history of women and computers including Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper. This book is a collectors item, a book of and for its time. Women are still a minority on the Internet, and this book is a guide for those who want access to its resources. It gives an overview of how the Internet works, its history, and the role of gender, privacy, pornography, and harrassment. Services such as e-mail and bulletin boards are introduced. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.