Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-254) and index.
Pt. I. Setting the Stage or What it's all About. 1. An Introduction to the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC). 2. Regulatory Developments and Internet Policies. 3. Personal and Organizational Use of the Internet: Economic and Access Issues -- Pt. II. How Culture, Attitudes, and Beliefs Influence the use of the Internet. 4. Cultural and Cross-National Issues. 5. Ethics and Morals. 6. Morality, Privacy, and Codes of Conduct -- Pt. III. Conclusions and Implications: Where might it all Lead? 7. Stakeholders and E-Commerce. 8. Final Thoughts and Conclusion