Networks

Networks revolutionized computer technology and the way we share information. But what is the story behind this amazing tech, how does it work, and who invented it?
Readers discover all this and more in this exciting and informative exploration in which they learn about the history of networks, how they connected us to the world, how they have changed the way we work and live, and who were the pioneering scientists behind the transformative technology.
Clear explanatory text shows readers exactly how networks work to help us connect with people around the world and provide us with endless entertainment and information. Detailed sidebars set out how the technology has transformed our lives, contrasting life before and after networks. Biographical features explain how brilliant scientists invented and developed networks, creating a revolutionary technology.
Networks is the ultimate guide to the science, the tools, and the people behind the technology that changed our world.