The Internet of Elsewhere: The Emergent Effects of a Wired World None Edition Contributor(s): Farivar, Cyrus (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813549620 ISBN-13: 9780813549620 Publisher: Rutgers University Press OUR PRICE: $32.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Internet - General - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Computers | Information Technology |
Dewey: 303.483 |
LCCN: 2010024091 |
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.32" W x 9.1" (1.08 lbs) 264 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
The Internet of Elsewhere brings forth a new complex and modern understanding of how the Internet spreads globally, with both good and bad effects. |