Virtual Nation: The Internet in Australia (Paperback)

~ University of New South Wales (Author)

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The first comprehensive book that digs beneath the surface of the Internet in Australia. Featuring leading experts on topics spanning history, use, culture, policy, and future, this book is indispensable for students, researchers, teachers, policymakers, technologists, and anyone interested in how digital technologies are transforming our lives.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0868405035
• ISBN-13: 978-0868405032
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,531,463 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars an amazing boon for Australia, April 17, 2005

By	W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

For a sparsely populated country, the size of the continental US, the Internet has been a boon. Firstly to let Australians more easily connect with each other, in the country. And then to give them far more access to information from the rest of the world. The book describes in detail how in a swift 10 years, the rise of the Web created these gains for Australia.

While parts of the book talk about the pre-Web Internet, realistically as far as the average Australian is concerned, it was the Web that makes a difference.

The book is a serious study of various aspects of tbe Web that arguably are helpful to Australia. If you are looking for a simple introductory book on the Web, this is not the one. Rather, it is more of a sociological study.

Another beneficial aspect of the Web has been the ability for ex-pats to stay in touch with home. The book doesn't delve much into this. But no longer are you confined to waiting for a week-old Australian newspaper, grudgingly coaxed from a London or New York newsagent. Plus of course the many newsletters and mailing lists that are now offered from Australia.