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Handbook of Internet Computing

Handbook of Internet Computing

Scientists in different geographical locations conduct real-time experiments in a virtual shared workspace. E-commerce provides an emerging market for businesses large and small. E-mail Servers and Enterprise Resources Planning have revolutionized businesses on every level. People from all over the globe gather in chat rooms. The Internet is here to stay and Internet technologies and applications continue to grow and evolve. The Handbook of Internet Computing presents comprehensive coverage of all technical issues related to the Internet and its applications. It addresses hot topics such as Internet architectures content-based multimedia retrieval on the Internet Web-based collaboration Web search engines digital libraries and more. Real-life examples illustrate the concepts so that technical non-technical and business people can quickly grasp the fundamentals.

GBP 44.99
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Internet Studies Past Present and Future Directions

Internet Studies Past Present and Future Directions

This book considers the lessons learnt so far from the emergence of the Internet and the development of the field of Internet studies whilst also considering possible directions for the future. Examining broad media theories and emerging theorisations around the Internet specifically it explores the possibility of the development of an Internet theory in the future. A comprehensive overview of the field Internet Studies considers key issues of social importance that the study of the Internet draws upon such as the role of the Internet in civic participation and democratisation the development of virtual communities digital divides and social inequality as well as Internet governance and policy control. At the same time it examines the role of the Internet in social research and the development of highly interdisciplinary and rapidly developing Internet research. Hence this volume maps key areas of certainty and uncertainty in the field of Internet studies and as such it will be of interest to scholars and students of media and communication sociology and social research methods. | Internet Studies Past Present and Future Directions

GBP 38.99
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Routledge International Handbook of Internet Gambling

Routledge International Handbook of Internet Gambling

Internet gambling is a rapidly growing phenomenon which has profound social psychological economic political and policy implications. Until recently Internet gambling has been understudied by the research community but now a growing body of literature is emerging on all aspects of Internet gambling and its attendant implications. As jurisdictions around the world grapple to understand the best way to respond to Internet gambling from a commercial regulatory and social perspective scholarly studies of Internet gambling are becoming an ever more crucial resource. The Handbook of Internet Gambling consolidates this emerging body of literature into a single reference volume. Its twenty chapters comprise groundbreaking contributions from the world’s leading authorities in the commercial clinical political and social aspects of Internet gambling. It is sure to be a foundational resource for academics students regulators politicians policy makers commercial providers and health care professionals who have an interest in understanding the history dynamics and impacts of Internet gambling in a global context. | Routledge International Handbook of Internet Gambling

GBP 48.99
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The Internet and Philosophy of Science

The Internet and Philosophy of Science

From the perspective of the philosophy of science this book analyzes the Internet conceived in a broad sense. It includes three layers that require philosophical attention: (1) the technological infrastructure (2) the Web and (3) cloud computing along with apps and mobile Internet. The study focuses on the network of networks from the viewpoint of complexity both structural and dynamic. In addition to the scientific side this volume considers the technological facet and the social dimension of the Internet as a novel design. There is a clear contribution of the Internet to science: first the very development of the network of networks requires the creation of new science; second the Internet empowers scientific disciplines such as communication sciences; and third the Internet has fostered a whole new emergent field of data and information. After the opening chapter which offers a series of keys to the book there are nine chapters grouped into four parts: (I) Configuration of the Internet and Its Future (II) Structural and Dynamic Complexity in the Design of the Internet (III) Internal and External Contributions of the Internet and (IV) The Internet and the Sciences. Following this framework The Internet and Philosophy of Science will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of science philosophy of technology as well as science and technology studies.

GBP 120.00
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The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

The Internet Book Fifth Edition explains how computers communicate what the Internet is how the Internet works and what services the Internet offers. It is designed for readers who do not have a strong technical background — early chapters clearly explain the terminology and concepts needed to understand all the services. It helps the reader to understand the technology behind the Internet appreciate how the Internet can be used and discover why people find it so exciting. In addition it explains the origins of the Internet and shows the reader how rapidly it has grown. It also provides information on how to avoid scams and exaggerated marketing claims. The first section of the book introduces communication system concepts and terminology. The second section reviews the history of the Internet and its incredible growth. It documents the rate at which the digital revolution occurred and provides background that will help readers appreciate the significance of the underlying design. The third section describes basic Internet technology and capabilities. It examines how Internet hardware is organized and how software provides communication. This section provides the foundation for later chapters and will help readers ask good questions and make better decisions when salespeople offer Internet products and services. The final section describes application services currently available on the Internet. For each service the book explains both what the service offers and how the service works. About the Author Dr. Douglas Comer is a Distinguished Professor at Purdue University in the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has created and enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on computer networks and Internets operating systems computer architecture and computer software. One of the researchers who contributed to the Internet as it was being formed in the late 1970s and 1980s he has served as a member of the Internet Architecture Board the group responsible for guiding the Internet’s development. Prof. Comer is an internationally recognized expert on computer networking the TCP/IP protocols and the Internet who presents lectures to a wide range of audiences. In addition to research articles he has written a series of textbooks that describe the technical details of the Internet. Prof. Comer’s books have been translated into many languages and are used in industry as well as computer science engineering and business departments around the world. Prof. Comer joined the Internet project in the late 1970s and has had a high-speed Internet connection to his home since 1981. He wrote this book as a response to everyone who has asked him for an explanation of the Internet that is both technically correct and easily understood by anyone. An Internet enthusiast Comer displays INTRNET on the license plate of his car. | The Internet Book Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

GBP 84.99
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Internet Finance in China Introduction and Practical Approaches

Internet Finance in China Introduction and Practical Approaches

This book is about internet finance a concept coined by the authors in 2012. Internet finance deals specifically with the impacts of internet based technologies such as mobile payments social networks search engines cloud computation and big data on the financial sector. Major types of internet finance include third-party payments and mobile payments internet currency P2P lending crowdfunding and the use of big data in financial activities. Internet finance is highly popular and heavily discussed in China. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made the healthy development of internet finance a policy priority in 2014 state-of-union address. This book as a detailed report on internet finance in China will help readers understand the status quo and development of China’s financial system. | Internet Finance in China Introduction and Practical Approaches

GBP 44.99
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