| Societies and Cities in the Age of Instant Access Contributor(s): Miller, Harvey J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048173655 ISBN-13: 9789048173655 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Computers | Information Technology - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning |
| Dewey: 005.7 |
| Series: Geojournal Library |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.19 lbs) 370 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We are on the verge of what many are calling the "second information revolution," based on ubiquitous access to both computing and information. The technologies of instant access have potential to transform dramatically our lives. This book contains chapters by leading international experts. They discuss issues surrounding the impact of instant access on cities, daily lives, transportation, privacy, social and economic networks, community and education. |