Understanding the Internet: A Glimpse into the Building Blocks, Applications, Security and Hidden Secrets of the Web (Chandos Information Professional Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843344998 ISBN 13: 9781843344995

Publisher: Chandos Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

A straightforward overview with minimum technical descriptions of the underlying networking principles, standards, applications and uses of the Internet. Understanding the Internet explains the underlying networking concepts, the protocols and standards which comprise the Internet, Internet trends and applications, the mobile Internet, security and the hidden Web. The Internet and World Wide Web are dramatically changing the world we live in and this book provides a holistic view of the Internet so that practitioners and users can more fully understand the concepts involved.

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About the Author

Dr Kevin Curran is a senior lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Ulster. His achievements include winning and managing UK & European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes. He has published over 300 research papers to date in the field of Internet technologies especially emerging trends within computer networks, mobile computing and the Web. He is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence and is also a member of 15 Journal Editorial Committees and numerous international conference committees. He is an SMIEEE, MBCS CITP, MACM, MIEE and FHEA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843344998
• ISBN 13: 9781843344995
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Curran Kevin