Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change

Emerging technologies continue to affect a variety of industries, making processes more effective and efficient. However, they also impact society by promoting opportunities to encourage social change and socioeconomic advancement. Blockchain is one that is already influencing third world countries and disrupting the globe. Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential research publication that provides insight into advancements being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization and is ideal for policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, government officials, economists, and financial experts seeking current and relevant research on evolving blockchain technologies.

Summary

Provides insight into advances being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization.

Product details

• Authors: Sonja Bernhardt, Nichola Cooper, Tia Kansara, Jane Thomason
• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781522595786
• ISBN: 978-1-5225-9578-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 260 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 698 g
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Internet