Does the Internet benefit society? /

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Mur, Cindy. Series: At issue Published by : Greenhaven Press, (Detroit :) Physical details: 112 p. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Computer network resources. | Internet --Moral and ethical aspects. | Internet --Social aspects. Year : 2005 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-108) and index.

The internet: an overview / Charles Dubow -- The internet has a positive effect on education / Kathleen Medina et al. -- Internet commercialism harms education / Bettina Fabos -- The internet aids hate groups / Les Back -- The internet facilitates crime / Terrence Berg -- The threat of cyberterrorism is greatly exaggerated / Joshua Green / The internet improves medical care / George C. Halvorson and George J. Isham -- The internet puts patients at risk / David Hasemyer -- The internet has not changed politics / David Lytel -- Businesses and consumers benefit from the internet / Paul Markillie -- The benefits of internet business are overhyped / Martha Nichols -- The internet is instrumental in the exploitation of women and children / Julie Pehar -- The internet can be dangerous for children / Janet Stanley