Steve Case's book The Third Wave examines the history of the internet, focusing on the author's personal experiences building AOL and how those lessons can be applied to the next wave of innovation. Case argues that the "Third Wave" of the internet will be characterized by a profound integration of the internet into all aspects of life, requiring companies to form partnerships with other industries and government, while embracing a "pront plus purpose" model. The book also explores the "Rise of the Rest", a shift away from the dominance of Silicon Valley, as new entrepreneurial hubs emerge across the United States.