Book Summary:
This handy guide is an essential tool for the nurse seeking to access the vast health science information resources available on the Internet. The book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date list of Internet healthcare resources, and gives an overview of the nature of each site. The user will quickly find accurate, up-to-date information from a variety of sources. Divided into three units and presented as a user-friendly Internet travel guide, this reference makes for efficient and rewarding journeys down the information superhighway. Part I presents a general overview of the Internet along with the basic information essential to getting started, including hardware and software, Internet access providers, and learning the language of the Internet. Part II provides a detailed, cross-referenced index of sites throughout the Internet -- including the World Wide Web, Gopher, Telnet, Listserv Groups, Usenet and FTP sites. Part III is an alphabetical directory of sites, with comments on the type and quality of information available at the sites. This indispensable nursing and healthcare reference also includes free software with the Internet site addresses from the book. |