The Internet as a diverse community : cultural, organizational, and political issues / Urs E. Gattiker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gattiker, Urs E.

Series:

Telecommunications (Mahwah, N.J.)

Telecommunications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet--Social aspects.

Internet.

Telematics--Social aspects.

Telematics.

Cultural pluralism.

Communities.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001.

Summary:

This volume provides a broad view of Internet and technology-related theory, examining the accomplishments, issues, and problems of the Internet. It is for students and general readers interested in the Internet and its role in today's society.

Contents:

Something for Everyone: A Reader's Guide ix

Part I Setting The Stage or What It's All About 1

1 An Introduction to the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) 3

2 Regulatory Developments and Internet Policies 30

3 Personal and Organizational Use of the Internet: Economic and Access Issues 56

Part II How Culture, Attitudes, and Beliefs Influence the Use of the Internet 75

4 Cultural and Cross-National Issues 79

5 Ethics and Morals 99

6 Morality, Privacy, and Codes of Conduct 122

Part III Conclusions and Implications: Where Might it All Lead? 143

7 Stakeholders and E-Commerce 145.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-254) and indexes.

ISBN:

080582488X

0805824898

OCLC:

42780777