ABSTRACT
The popularization of the Internet (so far, primarily in developed countries) and its opportunities and challenges have already significantly influenced society. In the health care field, access to online resources and environments is having a major and controversial impact on its stakeholders, users, providers, and institutions. The book presents an in-depth introduction to the field of Internet and health care, from both international and interdisciplinary perspectives. The interdisciplinary and critical perspective combines expertise from social sciences, medicine, policy, and systems analysis. It is the expression of a new generation of e-researchers and practitioners committed to excellence in investigating a new and still little-known phenomenon.
