Global information society [[electronic resource] ] : technology, knowledge, and mobility / / Mark I. Wilson, Aharon Kellerman, and Kenneth E. Corey
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| Autore: |
Wilson Mark I
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| Titolo: |
Global information society [[electronic resource] ] : technology, knowledge, and mobility / / Mark I. Wilson, Aharon Kellerman, and Kenneth E. Corey
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| Pubblicazione: | Lanham, : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., c2013 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (299 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 303.48/33 |
| Soggetto topico: | Information society |
| Information technology - Economic aspects | |
| Information technology - Social aspects | |
| Knowledge management | |
| Altri autori: |
CoreyKenneth E
KellermanAharon
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| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART I. ORGANIZATION AND THEMES OF THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETY; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Foundations of the Information Society; Chapter 3. Technologies and Infrastructures; Chapter 4. Societal Dimensions of Mobility, Information, and Knowledge Production; Chapter 5. Individuals in the Information Society; PART II. MAPPING THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETY; Chapter 6. Spatial Organization of the Global Information Society; Chapter 7. The Americas; Chapter 8. Europe; Chapter 9. Asia-Pacific; Chapter 10. Africa and the Middle East |
| PART III. POLICY AND ACTION FOR THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETYChapter 11. Policy; Chapter 12. The Global Information Society: Moving from What Is to What Should Be; PART IV. SUPPORT SECTION; Chapter 13. Intelligent Development Planning Charrette; References; Index; About the Authors | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This unique and empowering text offers a comprehensive, global perspective on the information society from a broad social science perspective. The authors, at the forefront of this dynamic field, provide an interdisciplinary introduction to the three pillars of the information society-technology, knowledge, and mobility-and to the global information society as a whole, both as an interconnected web and a regionally distinct phenomenon. Offering a nuanced understanding of this complex subject, this book will enable students to navigate and thrive in the dynamic and evolving wo |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Global information society |
| ISBN: | 1-299-44428-8 |
| 1-4422-2148-8 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910779698103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
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Human geography in the twenty-first century.