This book examines the many uses and abuses of the Internet, topics include: types and extent of Internet use; the 'digital divide'; e-commerce; online news and education; recreational use such as blogging and music/video downloading; interactive gambling; spamming; hacking; viruses and worms; Internet safety and 'safe surfing' issues. In spite of its many beneficial uses, should the Internet be more policed and regulated? If so, how?