Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Information Revolution (hardcover edition)

From School Library Journal Grade 9 Up-This title looks at how the Internet and the Information Revolution have changed society, education, our individual rights, and the future. The short articles are written by a diverse group of journalists and researchers. Dominant wisdom is included next to seldom-heard opinions, such as, "The Information Revolution Will Not Benefit Developing Nations" and "The Internet Has Not Transformed the Economy." In the rapidly changing world of information, facts become outdated quickly. The editor accounts for this by providing footnoted updates when possible. The 2002 revocation of the 1998 Child Online Protection Act is noted, but information on the Children's Internet Protection Act is not included. Students will find short, accurate articles here for their research, and they will be aided by the discussion questions, bibliographies, organizations to contact, and excellent index. Quotations, graphs, and political cartoons enliven the presentation. The easily digested format is welcome as many resources on this topic are dense and scholarly. A solid addition for most libraries.