NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You

Name: NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You
Author: David H. Rothman

By David H. Rothman

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The author surveys how the Internet reshapes everyday life, using reporting, interviews, and case studies to examine commercial ventures, online entertainment, the impact on publishing and libraries, legal and ethical questions about information access and censorship, and social uses of networks including matchmaking and community-building. Chapters progress from a broad overview of the network’s terrain to business practices, cultural experiments, the print-versus-digital debate, controversies over sensitive material, government policy and regulation, and the practical ways people connect online, balancing descriptive anecdotes with discussion of implications for individuals and institutions.

About the Author

David H. Rothman

David H. Rothman is an author and commentator known for his insightful exploration of technology and its impact on society. His notable works include "NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You," which delves into the behaviors and implications of internet usage, and "The Silicon Jungle," a critical examination of the technology industry. Rothman's writing often reflects a keen awareness of the intersection between technology and human experience, making his contributions relevant in discussions about the digital age.