Internet
The Internet is a vast network of computers that allows people around the globe to exchange information. Individuals can use it to send and receive messages, seek information from a huge assortment of sources, and share knowledge with computer users all over the world. It has become a major force for globalization and has influenced many aspects of people's lives. It links together computer systems in universities, corporations, libraries, and other public and private institutions.
Few would disagree that the Internet has become an important part of the daily life in American society. Its use is often taken for granted by the estimated 50 million Americans now online. Many Americans use the Internet to stay in touch with friends and family or to make new…>> (read more)
Internet Points of View
5 Internet Has a Positive Effect on Education
6 Internet Commercialism Harms Education
7 Internet Aids Hate Groups
8 Internet Facilitates Crime
9 Threat of Cyberterrorism Is Greatly Exaggerated
10 Internet Improves Medical Care
11 Internet Puts Patients at Risk
12 Internet Has Not Changed Politics
13 Benefits of Internet Business Are Overhyped
14 Internet Is Instrumental in the Exploitation of Women and Children
15 Internet Can Be Dangerous for Children
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Internet in the News
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"Young men are fitter to invent y than to judge," said Francis Bacon, "fitter for execution than for counsel; and fitter for new projects than…>> (read more)
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"Tell him to take his earphones out of his ears," the burly Baltimore police officer commanded several lanky teenage skateboarders who were apparently in violation…>> (read more)
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Many foreigners who come to China for the Olympics will use the Internet to tell people back home what they have seen and to check…>> (read more)
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