‘Surfing the internet’ and academic research: What use for historians?

Authors

Michael Organ, University of Wollongong
Catriona McGurk, University of Wollongong

Abstract

The Internet is a relatively new phenomenon whose value has yet to be proven in an academic research environment. Many scholars remain sceptical of its uses beyond entertainment and the supply of general information. Through the example of historical research, this paper attempts to reveal both the present limitations and future scope of the new technology. © 1996, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

Publication Details

Organ, M., & McGurk, C. 1996, '‘Surfing the internet’ and academic research: What use for historians?'. Australian Academic and Research Libraries, vol.27 , iss.1 , pp.31-39.

ISSN

00048623

Identifier

SCOPUS_ID:85012564178