Bits of Power - Issues in Global Access to Scientific Data

"Bits of Power" assesses the state of international exchange of data in the natural sciences, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. The book makes recommendations about access to scientific data derived from public funding, examining trends in electronic transfer and management, pressure toward commercialization, and improving access to scientific data by and from the developing world.

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Assesses the state of international exchange of data in the natural sciences, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. This volume examines: trends in the electronic transfer and management of scientific data; and pressure toward commercialization of scientific data, including the economic aspects of government dissemination of the data.

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• Authors: Mathematics Commission on Physical Sciences, Commission On Physical Sciences Mathemat, Commission on Physical Sciences Mathematics and Applications, Committee on Issues in the Transborder F, Committee on Issues in the Transborder Flow of Scientific Data, Committee on Issues in Transborder Flow, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Natl Res Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.09.1997
• EAN: 9780309056359
• ISBN: 978-0-309-05635-9
• No. of pages: 250
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 237 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 562 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Wissenschaftliche Forschung, Science, SCIENCE / Research & Methodology, LAW / Intellectual Property / Patent