ISBN:
9781442221482
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (219 pages)
Series Statement:
Human Geography in the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Applications
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.4834
Keywords:
Information technology - Social aspects
;
Information technology - Social aspects
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Electronic books
Abstract:
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 world of information and communication technology.
Abstract:
Intro -- 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 Society -- Chapter 11: Policy -- Chapter 12: The Global Information Society -- Part IV: Support Section -- Chapter 13: Intelligent Development Planning Charrette -- References -- About the Authors.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=1163744
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