Current Research On Information Technologies And Society

Author : Jennifer Earl,Katrina Kimport
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317615262

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Current Research on Information Technologies and Society by Jennifer Earl,Katrina Kimport Pdf

Research on communication and information technologies is of growing importance to sociology and the interdisciplinary examination of communication and (new) media. This volume includes eight chapters examining recent developments in the field, illustrating the maturation, vibrancy, and diversity of this field of study as well as pointing to rich new avenues for scholarly exploration. Contributions aptly chart three key developments that characterize current research on communication and digital media. First, chapters demonstrate the maturation of work on measurement, demonstrating the importance of refining measurements of online activities and their consequences. For instance, contributions evaluate: social network measures frequently used in online research; alternative measures for online activity; and alternative measures of Twitter activity. Second, the volume showcases continued work on understanding user behaviour, including research on the consequence of reward systems similar to badges and on the limitations of purely technological solutions to social dilemmas in emergency preparedness. Finally, chapters identify emerging questions for the field related to social media, such as research on potential privacy and identity implications of social media, different dispositions toward social media use, and variation in levels of social media usage. This book was originally published as a special issue of Information, Communication & Society.

Author : Nick Heap
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0803979819

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Information Technology and Society by Nick Heap Pdf

The social, political and technological implications of the information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores the major social and technological issues surrounding the introduction of information technology (IT) into everyday life; presents historical and comparative perspectives on the social and technological processes involved in the uses of, control of and access to IT; and critically examines the assumptions underpinning technological development. Divided into five sections, each with a detailed introduction, the book provides a comprehensive overview of information technology, and its implications for all of us. Contributors place the debates around IT in an international context, illustrating the imp

Author : B. Schmeikal,H. Hogeweg-de Haart,W. Richter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781483286266

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Impact of Technology on Society by B. Schmeikal,H. Hogeweg-de Haart,W. Richter Pdf

This book consists of an inventory of research projects on the impact of technology on society. Research in this field is of growing importance as the flood of technological innovation continues. This survey indicates considerable activity in the areas of microelectronics and information technology, but with a need for more consistency and balance. By building together detailed information on current research, the volume not only increases awareness of what has been done, but also indicates areas needing further research.

Author : Francis L.F. Lee,Louis Leung,Jack Linchuan Qiu,Donna S.C. Chu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136286858

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Frontiers in New Media Research by Francis L.F. Lee,Louis Leung,Jack Linchuan Qiu,Donna S.C. Chu Pdf

This volume puts together the works of a group of distinguished scholars and active researchers in the field of media and communication studies to reflect upon the past, present, and future of new media research. The chapters examine the implications of new media technologies on everyday life, existing social institutions, and the society at large at various levels of analysis. Macro-level analyses of changing techno-social formation – such as discussions of the rise of surveillance society and the "fifth estate" – are combined with studies on concrete and specific new media phenomena, such as the rise of Pro-Am collaboration and "fan labor" online. In the process, prominent concepts in the field of new media studies, such as social capital, displacement, and convergence, are critically examined, while new theoretical perspectives are proposed and explicated. Reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of the field of new media studies and communication research in general, the chapters interrogate into the problematic through a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. The book should offer students and researchers who are interested in the social impact of new media both critical reviews of the existing literature and inspirations for developing new research questions.

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367739542

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Current Research on Information Technologies and Society by Taylor & Francis Group Pdf

Research on communication and information technologies is of growing importance to sociology and the interdisciplinary examination of communication and (new) media. This volume includes eight chapters examining recent developments in the field, illustrating the maturation, vibrancy, and diversity of this field of study as well as pointing to rich new avenues for scholarly exploration. Contributions aptly chart three key developments that characterize current research on communication and digital media. First, chapters demonstrate the maturation of work on measurement, demonstrating the importance of refining measurements of online activities and their consequences. For instance, contributions evaluate: social network measures frequently used in online research; alternative measures for online activity; and alternative measures of Twitter activity. Second, the volume showcases continued work on understanding user behaviour, including research on the consequence of reward systems similar to badges and on the limitations of purely technological solutions to social dilemmas in emergency preparedness. Finally, chapters identify emerging questions for the field related to social media, such as research on potential privacy and identity implications of social media, different dispositions toward social media use, and variation in levels of social media usage. This book was originally published as a special issue of Information, Communication & Society.

Author : Wesley Shrum,Keith Benson,Wiebe Bijker,Klaus Brunnstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780387476506

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Past, Present and Future of Research in the Information Society by Wesley Shrum,Keith Benson,Wiebe Bijker,Klaus Brunnstein Pdf

This book examines the role of research and the production of knowledge in the information society, with special emphasis on developing areas of the world. It is based on a three day conference that immediately precedes the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), in Tunisia (November 2005). Core issues of the conference lie at the intersection of computer science and engineering, information and communication technologies, the world wide web and development. The book contains current and cutting-edge technologies and trends in the utilization of information technology for science and engineering.

Author : Tan, Felix B.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 4194 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781599049403

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Global Information Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Tan, Felix B. Pdf

"This collection compiles research in all areas of the global information domain. It examines culture in information systems, IT in developing countries, global e-business, and the worldwide information society, providing critical knowledge to fuel the future work of researchers, academicians and practitioners in fields such as information science, political science, international relations, sociology, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Wang, John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466629233

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Information Systems and Modern Society: Social Change and Global Development by Wang, John Pdf

The emergence of the digital age has transformed the way society communicates as well as disseminates information. Information Systems and Modern Society: Social Change and Global Development is a comprehensive collection of research on the emergence of information technology and its effect on society. By providing a forum for practitioners and researchers, this book aims to bring to light the advancements made throughout social changes and the application of information systems. This research provides recent techniques useful for policy makers, practitioners and students.

Author : National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Information Technology Research in a Competitive World
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0309172012

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Making IT Better by National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Information Technology Research in a Competitive World Pdf

The flood of information technology (I.T.) products and services entering the market place often obscures the need to nurture the research enterprise. But as I.T. becomes integrated into all aspects of society, the need for research is even greater. And the range of issues that need to be addressed is broader than ever. This new book highlights the fundamental importance of research to ensure that I.T. meets society's expanding needs. Against the background of dramatic change in the I.T. landscape, the committee examines four key questions: Is the scope of I.T. research broad enough-particularly in the arena of large-scale systems-to address government, business, and social applications? Are government and industrial sponsors providing sufficient funding for I.T. research? Is the research net big both big and diverse enough to capture sufficient financial and intellectual resources to advance the field? Are structures and mechanisms for funding and conducting research suited to the new sets of research challenges?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Information resources management
ISBN : 1466634510

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International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1985-02-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780309035293

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Information Technologies and Social Transformation by National Academy of Engineering Pdf

This collection of papers by scholars of technology and society, based on a National Academy of Engineering symposium, explores the process of mutual adjustment between information technologies and social institutions. The topics addressed include recent developments and likely futures in information technology, comparison of information technology to historical developments in other technologies, and the interaction of information technology with businesses, homes, property rights in information, and various hierarchies of social organization.

Author : Arul Chib,Julian May,Roxana Barrantes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789812873811

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Impact of Information Society Research in the Global South by Arul Chib,Julian May,Roxana Barrantes Pdf

The second volume in the SIRCA book series investigates the impact of information society initiatives by extending the boundaries of academic research into the realm of practice. Global in scope, it includes contributions and research projects from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The international scholarly community has taken a variety of approaches to question the impact of information society initiatives on populations in the Global South. This book addresses two aspects— Impact of research: How is the research on ICTs in the Global South playing a role in creating an information society? (e.g. policy formulation, media coverage, implementation in practice) and Research on impact: What is the evidence for the impact of ICTs on society? (i.e. the objectives of socio-economic development). This volume brings together a multiplicity of voices and approaches from social scientific research to produce an engaging volume for a variety of stakeholders including academics, researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and those in the business and civil sectors of society.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264545199

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Artificial Intelligence in Society by OECD Pdf

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has evolved significantly from 1950 when Alan Turing first posed the question of whether machines can think. Today, AI is transforming societies and economies. It promises to generate productivity gains, improve well-being and help address global challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity and health crises.

Author : Michael Barrett,Elizabeth Davidson,Catherine Middleton,Janice I. DeGross
Publisher : Springer
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387097688

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Information Technology in the Service Economy: by Michael Barrett,Elizabeth Davidson,Catherine Middleton,Janice I. DeGross Pdf

This book represents the compilation of papers presented at the IFIP Working Group 8. 2 conference entitled “Information Technology in the Service Economy: Challenges st and Possibilities for the 21 Century. ” The conference took place at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, on August 10 13, 2008. Par ticipation in the conference spanned the continents from Asia to Europe with paper submissions global in focus as well. Conference submissions included complete d research papers and research in progress reports. Papers submitted to the conference went through a double blind review process in which the program co chairs, an associate editor, and reviewers provided assessments and recommendations. The editor ial efforts of the associate editors and reviewers in this process were outstanding. To foster high quality research publications in this field of study, authors of accepted pape rs were then invited to revise and resubmit their work. Through this rigorous review and revision process, 12 completed research papers and 11 research in progress reports were accepted for presentation and publica tion. Paper workshop sessions were also esta blished to provide authors of emergent work an opportunity to receive feedback fromthe IF IP 8. 2 community. Abstracts of these new projects are included in this volume. Four panels were presented at the conference to provide discussion forums for the varied aspect s of IT, service, and globalization. Panel abstracts are also included here.

Author : Haftor, Darek,Mirijamdotter, Anita
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781609600594

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Information and Communication Technologies, Society and Human Beings: Theory and Framework (Festschrift in honor of Gunilla Bradley) by Haftor, Darek,Mirijamdotter, Anita Pdf

Information and Communication Technologies, Society and Human Beings: Theory and Framework addresses the extensive area of effects of ICT on human beings and the interaction between ICT, individuals, organizations, and society. This premier reference source features contributions from over 45 distinguished researchers from around the world, each presenting high quality research on Social Informatics, Human Computer Interaction, Organizational Behavior, and Macro-ergonomics. This unique publication is perfect for students, teachers, researchers, engineers, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, and media alike.