Global Information Society: Technology, Knowledge, and MobilityWe have been living and working in the information society for decades, yet still we struggle to understand and keep up in the face of its constant flux and vast scope. In this unique interdisciplinary text, three scholars at the forefront of this dynamic field provide a clear conceptual framework and interpretation of the global information society. They explain the three pillars of the information society-technology, knowledge, and mobility-and 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. |
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction | 3 |
Chapter 2 Foundations of the Information Society | 11 |
Chapter 3 Technologies and Infrastructures | 41 |
Chapter 4 Societal Dimensions of Mobility Information and Knowledge Production | 67 |
Chapter 5 Individuals in the Information Society | 95 |
PART II MAPPING THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETY | 113 |
Chapter 6 Spatial Organization of the Global Information Society | 115 |
Chapter 7 The Americas | 129 |
Chapter 10 Africa and the Middle East | 169 |
PART III POLICY AND ACTION FOR THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SOCIETY | 189 |
Chapter 11 Policy | 191 |
Moving from What Is to What Should Be | 213 |
PART IV SUPPORT SECTION | 233 |
Chapter 13 Intelligent Development Planning Charrette | 235 |
References | 251 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Global Information Society: Technology, Knowledge, and Mobility Global Information Society: Technology, Knowledge, and Mobility, Aharon Kellerman Human geography in the new millennium Human geography in the twenty-first century Human geography in the twenty-first century. Issues and applications |
| Authors | Mark I. Wilson, Aharon Kellerman, Kenneth E. Corey |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2013 |
| ISBN | 0742556948, 9780742556942 |
| Length | 285 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / Human Geography Technology & Engineering / Social Aspects |
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