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Author:   Mark I. Wilson ,  Aharon Kellerman ,  Kenneth E. Corey
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9780742556935

ISBN 10:   074255693
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   11 April 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Organization and Themes of the Global Information Society Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Foundations of the Information Society Chapter 3: Technologies and Infrastructures Chapter 4: Societal Dimensions of Mobility, Information, and Knowledge Production Chapter 5: Individuals in the Information Society Part II: Mapping the Global Information Society Chapter 6: Spatial Organization of the Global Information Society Chapter 7: The Americas Chapter 8: Europe Chapter 9: Asia-Pacific Chapter 10: Africa and Middle East Part III: Policy and Action for the Global Information Society Chapter 11: Policy Chapter 12: The Global Information Society: Moving from What Is to What Should Be Part IV: Support Section Chapter 13: Intelligent Development Planning Charrette References

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This book offers a welcome call toward harnessing the power of the citizenry of the information society to help create better futures for locales around the world. -- Matthew Zook, University of Kentucky Global knowledge production, consumption, and exchange, whether print, visual, or social media, are challenges facing individuals, societies, governments, and also members of interdisciplinary scholarly communities. This volume provides a detailed, engaging, and thoughtful discussion on the regional impacts of ICTS and recent and prospective technological innovations. -- Stanley D. Brunn, University of Kentucky

Author Information

Mark I. Wilson is professor in the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University. Aharon Kellerman is professor emeritus in the Department of Geography at the University of Haifa and president of Zefat Academic College, Israel. Kenneth E. Corey is professor in the Department of Geography and in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Michigan State University.

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