A Brief History of the Internet by Michael Hart and Maxwell Fuller
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| Author | Hart, Michael, 1947-2011 |
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| Author | Fuller, Maxwell |
| Title |
A Brief History of the Internet The Bright Side: The Dark Side |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Hart |
| Summary | "A Brief History of the Internet" by Michael Hart and Maxwell Fuller is a historical account written in the mid-1990s that explores the development and impact of the Internet from its inception to the present day as of its publication. The book discusses the Internet's potential for democratizing information access while also addressing the challenges it faces, particularly the growing divide between the "Information Rich" and "Information Poor." The authors aim to illuminate the critical balance between the positive advancements and the detrimental monopolization of digital resources. The book emphasizes the Internet as a revolutionary communication tool, likening its functionalities to those imagined in science fiction, such as the "Star Trek" series. Hart articulates a vision where digital technologies could enable universal access to literature, knowledge, and culture, presented through initiatives like Project Gutenberg, which aimed to provide free electronic texts. However, he also stresses concerns about copyright restrictions, the commercialization of information, and the potential for digital monopolies that could hinder the Internet's original purpose of equitable knowledge dissemination. Throughout the narrative, Hart critiques the systemic barriers that prevent society from fully embracing the Internet's capabilities for widespread education and literacy, invoking a sense of urgency to overcome these limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Internet -- History |
| Subject | Computer networks -- United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 250 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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