19, Article
How The Internet Really Works: An Illustrated Guide to Protocols, Privacy, Censorship, and Governance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781718500297
- author:
- 19, Article
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- No Starch Press,US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 25.7 x 20.8 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Web, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
How the Internet Really Works: An Illustrated Guide to Protocols, Privacy, Censorship, and Governance is an accessible introduction to the technical aspects of the internet. Using clear language and whimsical illustrations, this book demystifies the world's most intricately linked computer network.
Alongside a feline guide named Catnip, you'll learn about the inner workings of nodes, packets, and internet protocols, as well as cryptographic techniques to ensure data secrecy and integrity. The book also explores censorship, cybernetics, algorithms, and how computers make decisions, highlighting the impact on democracy and human rights.
Ultimately, this book is a call to action, providing a roadmap for using your newfound knowledge to influence the evolution of digitally inclusive internet laws and policies.
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