Review
I have adopted this book as a required text for an e-commerce and Marketing course that I am teaching during the Spring 2000 semester at Boston University. The text is well-written and presents a fine blend of theory and practice. Hanson is true to the title of his book as he provides some "principles" that should indeed endure... I believe that this book offers a great introduction to anyone who wants to either practice or simply learn about Internet marketing.
Chapters 8-12 are great for people wanting to start e-commerce. I found the book technically great and at the same time accessible to the average Joe (who is not a business major)! The book is a must for all companies and individuals doing e-commerce!
This textbook is required for my E-commerce class. The book provides a comparison of the Internet to other industries which had uncertain futures, such as radio and electricity and how those industries grew. It also analyzes the some of ways companies are using the Internet to reduce costs. The book also explains some of the ways companies are using the Internet to create a competitive advantage.
About the Author
Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni lead a high percentage of the most successful companies on the Internet. Many of these innovators have taken or participated in the Internet marketing course first created by Professor Hanson during 1996, and taught repeatedly since then. This course forms the basis for this text. Professor Hanson is a core faculty member of the Stanford Computer Industry Project, a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Director of the Stanford Internet Marketing Project. He has taught, researched, and published on Internet marketing, new product competition, technology marketing, product line pricing, and bundling strategies. He has also taught special seminars, industry forums, and executive education about business uses of the Internet in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining Stanford he was an assistant professor of Marketing and Business Economics at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin. Professor Hanson has served as a consultant, expert witness, and advisory board member to companies regarding Internet marketing, marketing strategy, pricing, and competitive strategy. When Internet time permits, he enjoys travel, golf, and cycling.