databases, the Internet, and the many other potential uses of computers in journalism. KEY TOPICS: By acquainting them with the emerging new electronic services, readers come to understand the power these technologies hold for the changing realities of the “Information Age.” Coverage of the Internet and on-line services such as CompuServe, America Online, Prodigy, and Delphi shows the potential benefits of this rich source of public information. In addition, readers are exposed to the many ways in which computers can help them perform better on the job. For professionals working in the field of journalism.

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