Internet, The
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Chapter 1
1. Janna Malamud Smith supports her argument that the Internet helps people stay connected by providing examples of her son and her chatting with distant friends online. On the other hand, Douglas Groothuis contends that online communication—such as that extolled by Smith—cannot provide the trust and human interaction necessary to build meaningful relationships. Describe a deep friendship that you enjoy, listing the specific qualities that make it meaningful and enduring. In your opinion, can such friendships be developed and sustained over the Internet? Why or...
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- Introduction
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How Does the Internet Affect Society?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- The Internet Can Help People Stay Connected
- The Internet Does Not Build Meaningful Connections
- Unequal Access to the Internet Harms Society
- The Problem of Unequal Access to the Internet Is Exaggerated
- The Internet Fosters Hate Speech
- The Internet Does Not Foster Hate Speech
- Pedophiles on the Internet Are a Serious Problem
- The Extent of Internet Pedophilia Is Exaggerated
- Periodical Bibliography
- How Will the Internet Affect American Institutions?
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Should the Internet Be Regulated?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Internet Privacy Should Be Protected
- Internet Privacy Laws Are Unnecessary
- Laws Regulating Internet Pornography Should Be Enforced
- The Government Should Not Regulate Internet Pornography
- The Government Should Tax Internet Commerce
- The Government Should Not Tax Internet Commerce
- Music Distribution over the Internet Should Be Regulated
- Attempts to Regulate Music Distribution over the Internet
- Periodical Bibliography
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What Will Be the Future of the Internet?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The Internet Will Serve the World’s Elite
- Individuals Will Become Empowered by the Internet
- The Internet Will Spark a Communications Revolution
- Media Conglomerates Will Control the Internet
- Internet Retailers Will Revert to Traditional Methods of Commerce
- Traditional Phones Will Be Replaced by the Internet
- Periodical Bibliography
- Glossary
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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