Universal Access to E-Mail: Feasibility and Societal Implications

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• Universal Access to E-Mail - Feasibility and Societal Implications *
• Preface iii
• Contents v
• Figures ix
• Tables xi
• Summary xiii
• Acronyms xxv
• Chapter One - Introduction 1
• Chapter Two - Computers and Connectivity: Current Trends 13
• Chapter Three - Technical Considerations 41
• Chapter Four - Economic Issues 77
• Chapter Five - Civic Networks: Social Benefits of On-Line Communities 119
• Chapter Six - International Implications for Global Democratization 151
• Chapter Seven - Conclusions and Recommendations 169
• Appendix a Additional Information on Computers and Connectivity 179
• Appendix B Interview Notes from Civic Networks 189

• Universal Access to E-Mail - Feasibility and Societal Implications *
• Preface iii
• Contents v
• Figures ix
• Tables xi
• Summary xiii
• Acronyms xxv
• Chapter One - Introduction 1
• Chapter Two - Computers and Connectivity: Current Trends 13
• Chapter Three - Technical Considerations 41
• Chapter Four - Economic Issues 77
• Chapter Five - Civic Networks: Social Benefits of On-Line Communities 119
• Chapter Six - International Implications for Global Democratization 151
• Chapter Seven - Conclusions and Recommendations 169
• Appendix a Additional Information on Computers and Connectivity 179
• Appendix B Interview Notes from Civic Networks 189
• Bibliography 249