The Internet: A Guide for Chemists
- ISBN-10
- 0841232245
- ISBN-13
- 9780841232242
- Series
- The Internet
- Category
- Computers
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Amer Chemical Society
- Author
- Steven M. Bachrach
Description
This valuable resource contains information for beginners and advanced users. It describes how to use the major Internet resources, including FTP, e-mail, electronic lists, Gopher, and the World Wide Web, and how to become an information provider on the Internet. The chapters give long lists of Internet resources of interest to chemists, and one describes how a chemical company has integrated the Internet into its business regimen. Also includes a brief history and overview of the Internet.
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