Meganet
Wilson P. Dizard
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at 250 WPM4h 22m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 22m to read Meganet.
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Meganet
Published
1997
Publisher
Westview Press
Pages
262
ISBN-10
0813330173
Description
Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, has more mobile phones than does Paris. The largest phone system in Kampuchea is cellular. In the next twenty years, within one generation, everyone on earth will be able to place a phone call to anyone else anywhere. This Meganet is a patchwork of networks, big and small, local and global, primitive and high tech, that fit together because they share compatible technologies. Wilson Dizard, Jr.'s Meganet is a report on the progress and setbacks in expanding Meganet resources to everyone on earth. He examines not only the advantages, such as toll-free numbers and credit cards, but also such downsides as the potential invasions of privacy and the question of who will and who should control Meganet. Dizard describes the likely players: from the oil and utility companies who own desirable rights-of-way to Silicon Valley to emerging innovators in Chile and Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Meganet?
This edition of Meganet has approximately 262 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Meganet?
For most readers, Meganet typically takes between 5h 28m and 3h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Meganet?
The estimated word count for Meganet is approximately 65,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Meganet?
Meganet was written by Wilson P. Dizard.
When was Meganet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.