S/EI/42. The Internet

The paper examines the role of the Internet in modern society providing an overview of its history, functions, opportunities, technological advances related to the Internet, etc.

C/EI/46. Impact of downloading music on the music industry

The paper examines the effects of illegal music downloads on the global music industry addressing the issues of music piracy and evaluating the costs and prevalence of Internet piracy with reference to the IFPR's 2006 Piracy Report. The reasons why individuals download music illegally are discussed.

S/EI/40. Analyse how the Distinction between Mind and Body Applies to the Internet and its Use

The paper examines the Internet as a method of communication separating mind and body, which allows people to change and construct their identities. It is argued that online communication is substituting physical interaction.

S/EI/39. The impact of the availability of electronic information on individuals and society, and the effect on those who do not have access to ICT

The paper examines the effects of the information communication technology (ICT) and the Internet in particular, on individuals, organisations and society as a whole. The issues of online education, banking and businesses are discussed highlighting the problem of information security and the features of the current ICT culture.

C/EI/33. The internet has replaced the need for the high street shop. Discuss

This discussion is focused on whether the internet and online shopping has been able to replace the needs of the high street and whether consumers are increasingly showing a preference for online shopping rather than high street shopping. According to recent studies there have been changes in the trend of consumer buying behaviour and most consumers consider online shopping safer and cheaper than high street shopping. Some high street retailers have opened up additional online facilities to promote their products and also to improve sales. This discussion would show whether the trend of online buying would add to high street shopping or simply replace it.

E/EI/36. Discuss in which ways new technologies influence the production and consumption of music.

The paper examines the current trends in the music industry addressing the issue of creativity, the dominance of several major music labels, the problems faced by young artists, the exploitation of creative talent to generate profit, the implications of the P2P networking spread, the development of participatory cultures, etc.

S/EI/31. Computer Skills: Getting left behind in the age of technology

The paper examines the importance of computer literacy in the modern world discussing the computer skills needed in business, the role of the Internet, etc. Statistics about the use of computers in the USA is presented.

E/EI/35. Governments, commercials and internet surveillance

The paper examines the use of the Internet as a surveillance technology reviewing the history of the Internet development, the issues of monitoring user activities on the Internet, commercial website security, new applications of the Internet, etc. Technologies of the Internet surveillance are discussed.

E/EI/28. Internet in the work of tour operators

The paper reports on the role of the Internet in the work of tour operators describing the features of tourism products, identifying the main problems, and discussing the implications of the shift in the tourism industry brought about by online services.

S/EI/22. Use of Internet by tour operators

The paper examines the problems faced by a tour operator in selling holiday packages including seasonal fluctuations in tourism activity, etc. The advantages of using the Internet are outlined highlighting the benefits of the centralised reservation systems (CRS), e-brochures, customer reviews, etc.

P/EI/105. Spread of Internet: benefits and drawbacks

The paper examines the key features of the Internet, its increasing role in modern society, the positive and negative effects of the Internet on businesses, the benefits and drawbacks of the Internet for consumers, and the possible trends in its future development.

P/EI/104. Internet in modern life

The paper discusses the impacts of the Internet reviewing its history, the new features of the Internet that developed over the recent years (i.e. online shopping, eBay, etc.), and the future development trends in the areas of education, interactive TV, etc.

P/EI/103. Access to Internet: problem of digital divide

The paper examines the effects of the Internet dissemination focusing on the concept of the “digital divide”. Literature is reviewed on the problems of ICT diffusion, forms of barriers to the Internet access, and multiple facets of the digital divide. The Atlanta cybercenters initiative is described and evaluated; the role of geography in the digital divide is discussed.

P/EI/98. Impacts of Internet on UK businesses, education and health care

The paper examines the effects of the Internet on the UK business, education and health sectors discussing the issues of costs reduction, dispute solving, customer service, etc. The drawbacks of using the Internet in the medical sphere are outlined. Internet impacts across all sectors are compared.

S/EI/24. Analyse how Internet technology is likely to affect the economic growth of developing countries over the next ten years

The paper examines the role of the Internet in the process of globalization focusing on the Internet development in China. The impact of the Internet on the Chinese economy and social framework is discussed and evaluated; the Chinese ICT market is analyzed focusing on the mobile communication, online gaming, etc.

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