Electronic Commerce

The fourth edition of this best-selling title gives a complete overview of the electronic commerce environment. It has been revised and completely updated to reflect the most recent trends in e-commerce, including new material on security technologies, server options, enterprise applications, and investing online.

Covering everything from fundamental security issues to future trends, this comprehensive guide will provide with a thorough knowledge of electronic commerce and the tooks needed to conduct business on the Internet.
Table Of Contents :
Part I : Overview of E-Commerce Technology
1.   What is Electronic Commerce ?
2.   Types of E-Commerce Technology
3.   Types of E-Business Models and Markets
4.   Types of E-Commerce Providers and Vendors

Part II: Designing and Building E-Commerce Web Sites : Hands-On
5.   E-Commerce Web Site Creation
6.   Managing E-Commerce Web Site Development
7.   Building Shopping Cart Applications
8.   Mobile Electronic Commerce
9.   Enhancing a Web Server with E-Commerce Application Development

Part III : Implementing and Managing E-Commerce Web Sites
10. Strategies, Techniques and Tools
11. Implementing Merchandising Strategies
12. Implementing E-Commerce Databases
13. Applying and Managing E-Business Intelligence Tools for Application Development

Part IV : Designing, Building and Implementing E-Commerce Security
14. Types of Security Technologies
15. Protocols for the Public Transport of Private Information
16. Building an E-Commerce Trust Infrastructure
17. Implementing E-Commerce Enterprise Applications Security Integration
18. Strong Transaction Security in Multiple Server Environments
19. Securing and Managing Your Storefront for E-Business.

Part V : Electronic Payments Technology
20. Payment Technology Issues
21. Electronic Payment Methods Through Smart Cards
22. Electronic Payment Systems
23. Digital Currencies

Part VI : E-Commerce Solutions and Future Directions
24. International E-Commerce Solution
25. Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer
26. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Part VII : Appendices
Appendix A : Internet Glossary and Abbreviations
Appendix B : Electronic Commerce Online Resources
Appendix C : Electronic Data Interchange Transaction Codes
Appendix D : Listing of E-Commerce Conferences
Appendix E : E-Commerce Case Studies
Index
About Author :
Pete Lohsin (Boston, MA) writes and consults about networking and the Internet. John Vacca resides in Ohio and is the author of twenty books on computer-related topics. He has served as a computer security official with NASA.FEL-2722