Visions of the Information Society / International Telecommunication Union.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

International Telecommunication Union.

Series:

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), 24156159.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science and Technology.

Local Subjects:

Science and Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 pages).

Place of Publication:

Geneva : International Telecommunication Union, 2009.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The spectacular development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has radically affected the way in which humans work, dialogue with each other, and go about their daily lives. It has transformed the global economy, heralding a new and dynamic "information society". But what are the real implications of the transformation? Greater security risks? Access to information for everyone, everywhere? This publication, consisting of a book containing expert analyses of different areas and a CD-ROM containing extensive background resources, electronic versions of studies and web references, provides a global reflection on the information society. The authors are renowned experts in their respective fields, and include leading academics and consultants of international repute. The major themes covered are: the perspectives of industrialized and developing countries; network security; ICTs for education; and rights management.

Contents:

The nature of the information society: An industrialized world perspective

The nature of the information society: A developing world perspective

ICTs for education and building human capital

Foreword

Network security: Protecting our critical infrastructures

Information wants to be free.

ISBN:

9789261195915

Access Restriction:

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