Global Information Society - Technology, Knowledge, and Mobility

Informationen zum Autor By Mark I. Wilson; Aharon Kellerman and Kenneth E. Corey Klappentext 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Organization and Themes of the Global Information SocietyChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Foundations of the Information Society Chapter 3: Technologies and InfrastructuresChapter 4: Societal Dimensions of Mobility, Information, and Knowledge ProductionChapter 5: Individuals in the Information SocietyPart II: Mapping the Global Information SocietyChapter 6: Spatial Organization of the Global Information SocietyChapter 7: The AmericasChapter 8: EuropeChapter 9: Asia-PacificChapter 10: Africa and Middle EastPart III: Policy and Action for the Global Information SocietyChapter 11: PolicyChapter 12: The Global Information Society: Moving from What Is to What Should BePart IV: Support SectionChapter 13: Intelligent Development Planning CharretteReferences

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• Authors: Kenneth E Corey, Kenneth E. Corey, Kenneth E. Kellerman Corey, Corey Kenneth E., Aharon Kellerman, Kellerman Aharon, Mark I. Wilson, Mark I. Kellerman Wilson, Wilson Mark I.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.04.2013
• EAN: 9780742556942
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-5694-2
• No. of pages: 298
• Series: Human Geography in the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Applications; Human Geography in the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Applications; Human Geography in the Twenty-
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, Globalization, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, Ethical & social aspects of IT, COMPUTERS / Social Aspects, Social groups, communities and identities, International Communication