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Understanding Electronic Commerce (Strategic Technology Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by David Kosiur (Author) "For some time now, large business enterprises have used electronic commerce to conduct their business-to-business transactions..." (more)
Key Phrases: merchant server, electronic checking, virtual value chain, Fruit of the Loom, Nets Inc, United States (more...)

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Electronic commerce means conducting business online, and it's revolutionizing both business and the Internet. An easy-to-read overview for non-specialists, these pages explain the concepts, interrelated technologies, and emerging worldwide potential of electronic commerce.

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Paperback: 287 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Pr; illustrated edition edition (April 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572315601
ISBN-13: 978-1572315600
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,563,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For some time now, large business enterprises have used electronic commerce to conduct their business-to-business transactions. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
merchant server, electronic checking, virtual value chain, buying members, digital cash, virtual factory, electronic commerce, electronic payment systems, selling clients, traditional commerce

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Fruit of the Loom, Nets Inc, United States, Broder Bros, Commerce Engine, World Wide Web, Connect Inc, First Virtual, Microsoft Windows, Douglas Aerospace, Handling Money, Site Players, Web Site Description, Charles Kirk, Jim Kessler, Saqqara Systems, Activewear Online, Department of Defense, Gateway Web, George Brill, Reference Model, American Airlines, Inbound Production Outbound Marketing Sales, Law of Digital Assets, Microsoft Internet Information Server

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Mind Your Own Business: The Battle for Personal Privacy by Gini Graham Scott on page 240
Who Knows: Safeguarding Your Privacy in a Networked World by Ann Cavoukian on page 240

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Executive Leadership Attributes Relating To Transformed Organizational Human Resource Services: A Study Of Transformational Leadership by Kathleen K. Roth in Back Matter
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Introduction to e-Commerce (Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Marketing) by Jeffrey Rayport on page 26

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but too repetitive, July 19, 1999

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I found this book to be a good intro to the possiblities of E-Commerce for management-types; however, the book seems to spend a fair amount of time rehashing topics that were discussed earlier. In addition, if you are a techie, you will find the writing style rather wordy and "very" non-technical.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview, March 7, 2000

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I will preface by saying that the book is outdated(i.e., referring to the typical fastest modem speed in homes as 14.4) but nothing that any knowledgeable person couldn't insert more current info.

Anyway...the book is excellent for providing an overview of E-commerce...it is a very easy read, could be finished in a day or two...the best part may be the case studies at the end. They describe the situation of each company/website and detail how they developed a solution for furthering E-commerce. It even describes what kind of system hardware/software utilized.

I strongly recommend you buy this book. Other books could provide more detailed, supplemental info.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-designed technical overview of e-commerce functions., September 21, 1999

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Kosiur's book is a well-designed, clear introduction to e-commerce functionality and transaction processing. It is physically attractive, nicely illustrated, and is at its best dealing with the technical issues in the field.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Clear introduction into the possibilities of e-commerce
David Kosiur is a networking consultant and a regular contributor to PC Week, Sunworld Online, Inter@ctive Week, and ZD Internet Magazine. Read more

Published on February 10, 2001 by Gerard Kroese

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Beginner
If you dont know anything about ecommerce. This book will help you understand the whole picture of the ecommerce. Read more

Published on May 18, 2000 by bonhk

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic, Basic, Basic
3 stars may have been generous for this title. This book was released in 1997, which probably means it's over a decade old in IT years. Read more

Published on March 25, 2000 by JRK

5.0 out of 5 stars Wanna know more about e-commerce, get it now.
Everyone seems to be talking about e-commerce. And so did I. Not knowing what e-commerce is actually all about. The book gives a very good picture of what is e-commerce. Read more

Published on September 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for the buck
Hey, it's Microsoft Press. This was the first place that you could get a glimpse of how Microsoft might be viewing the e-commerce space from a business perspective. Read more

Published on May 21, 1999 by Michael Darmody (mdarmody@answ...

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to E-Commerce
This book is a great introduction for the technology manager who is developing a strategy for bringing his or her business onto the Web. Read more

Published on April 22, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to E-Commerce
This book is a great introduction for the technology manager who is developing a strategy for bringing his or her business onto the Web. Read more

Published on April 22, 1999 by Marcus A

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the read if you want to learn about e-commerce
The book is well worth the read for anyone interested in e-commerce. The author covers the basics as well as the deeper issues necessary for comprehending e-commerce. Read more

Published on February 22, 1999 by George LeBrun (digitalvortex@m...

4.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the first books on E.C. you should read.
In this book, David Kosiur explains the foundations of Electronic Commerce with clear and precise language. Read more

Published on January 8, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Offers Clear Vision Of The World Of Electronic Commerce!
��David Kosiur has written Understanding Electronic Commerce to dispel some of the mystery of how online business transactions are made and how they can impact online... Read more

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