| A History of the Internet and the Digital Future Contributor(s): Ryan, Johnny (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861897774 ISBN-13: 9781861897770 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $25.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | History - Computers | Internet - General - Computers | Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 303.483 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.00 lbs) 246 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Internet |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A History of the Internet and the Digital Future tells the story of the development of the Internet from the 1950s to the present and examines how the balance of power has shifted between the individual and the state in the areas of censorship, copyright infringement, intellectual freedom, and terrorism and warfare. Johnny Ryan explains how the Internet has revolutionized political campaigns; how the development of the World Wide Web enfranchised a new online population of assertive, niche consumers; and how the dot-com bust taught smarter firms to capitalize on the power of digital artisans. From the government-controlled systems of the Cold War to today's move towards cloud computing, user-driven content, and the new global commons, this book reveals the trends that are shaping the businesses, politics, and media of the digital future. "The WikiLeaks saga may have drawn us into new, and scary, galaxies of cyberspace, but this survey of the online story so far offers a handy catch-up that will prove a boon to geeks and dabblers alike."--Independent "Contains an unexpected, but most welcome surprise: stories. These stories are what makes this such a wonderful read. . . . The stories and historical references add color and life to the text and help show important cultural connections between today's digital age and earlier times."--PopMatters |