Product Description
Women are still a minority on the Internet, and this book is a guide for those who want access to its resources. Included is an overview of how the Net works, its history, and the role of gender, anonymity, privacy, pornography, harrassment and security. The author introduces and guides the reader through the various services available, such as email, electronic conferencing, bulletin boards, news groups and electronic communities. Methods of finding information and bringing it home are explained, and the reader is introduced to the possibilities of the World Wide Web.
From the Publisher
Every girl needs this book!"An essential tool for any female (or male) user who wants to participate in the future..." Sophie Chauchard-Stuart, Independent