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The Internet: Inside and Out (Technology: Blueprints of the Future) - Hardcover

Eck, Michael

 
9780823961085: The Internet: Inside and Out (Technology: Blueprints of the Future)

Synopsis

This book takes a deeper look at the inner workings and mechanics of the Internet. From protocols to fiber-optic cable to how e-mail works, this book truly shows the Internet from the inside out. Not only does it focus on the technology, it also covers the social impact of the Internet and how it could continue to change the way we interact as a society.

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Review

"The titles in this series give a thorough look at each featured topic. Each one provides a worldwide history of the subject matter, as well as a projection for what the future holds. Excellent diagrams and illustrations are used to further explain complex information. Comprehensive material explains the subject well. Each title provides valuable information these books will fascinate. Recommended."

About the Author

Ray Villard is News Director for the Space Telescope Science Institute and author of "Large Telescopes Inside and Out "(2001). The astronomical artwork of Lynette R. Cook, formerly the Artist/Photographer for the Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences, has been exhibited around the world at major museums, research centers, and universities; published in many newspapers and books; and featured in television documentaries.

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