A Brief History of the Internet by Michael Hart and Maxwell Fuller

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Author Hart, Michael, 1947-2011
Author Fuller, Maxwell
Title A Brief History of the Internet
The Bright Side: The Dark Side
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
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EBook-No. 250
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 17, 2012
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