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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Computer Science, Network Engineering, Technology Policy, Internet History

Book Review:
For anyone who has ever wondered why the Internet works the way it does—and how it could be fundamentally different—David Clark's ''Designing an Internet'' is the definitive guide. Written by one of the original architects of the Internet, this book is not a dry technical manual but a masterful reflection on the interplay between technology, economics, security, and policy in creating a global network. Clark uses the Internet's history as a case study to explore broader questions of system design, making it invaluable for engineers, students of technology policy, and informed citizens alike. While some sections are dense, the insights are profound. It’s a rare book that can explain TCP/IP with the same clarity as it dissects the political challenges of internet governance. A must-read to understand the past and imagine the future of our digital world.