Internet Research: Theory and Practice

Most guides to the Internet treat it as if it was the most important aspect of twentieth century life and has virtually no disadvantages. They tend also to concentrate on topics such as the history of the Internet, the various Internet protocols and the basics of search technique, together with a consideration of some of the major search engines and pointers to a few useful sites. Such books are fine for the novice user and the person who largely wishes to use the Internet as a recreational tool and for browsing. The depth of treatment that a serious researcher would...