Australian internet histories: it's time [Article in special section: Internet Histories. Given, Jock and Goggin, Gerard (eds).]

Since its beginnings in the 1960s, the internet has grown steadily, metamorphosised in many surprising ways, and now is central to Australian society and media. As a relatively new medium, we still know little about its histories. This article discusses the emerging field of internet histories, whic...

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Published in:Media international Australia incorporating Culture & policy 2012-05, Vol.143 (143), p.57-62
Main Authors: Given, Jock, Goggin, Gerard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Communications industry
Computer applications
Electronic commerce
Enterprises
History
Innovations
Internet
Mass media
Media
Popular culture
Society
Technological change
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Summary:Since its beginnings in the 1960s, the internet has grown steadily, metamorphosised in many surprising ways, and now is central to Australian society and media. As a relatively new medium, we still know little about its histories. This article discusses the emerging field of internet histories, which as yet has surprisingly few connections with the relatively well-established enterprise of media histories. We review the development of the internet in Australia, discuss international scholarly work on internet histories and, in the context of this special issue, consider the research agenda that lies ahead.
ISSN:1329-878X
2200-467X
DOI:10.1177/1329878X1214300108