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The Data Revolution: A Critical Analysis of Big Data, Open Data and Data Infrastructures

By Rob Kitchin

Book information

Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd
Year
2022
ISBN
2021933707, 9781529733761, 1529733766
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
11 MB (11095381 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
376\0
Library
Mobilism
Time added
2023-06-23 22:44:24

Description

Our world is becoming ever more data-driven, transforming how business is conducted, governance enacted, and knowledge produced. Yet, the nature of data and the scope and implications of the changes taking place are not always clear. The Data Revolution is a must read for anyone interested in why data have become so important in the contemporary era. Thoroughly updated, including ten new chapters, the book provides an accessible and comprehensive:introduction to thinking conceptually about the nature of data and the field of critical data studiesoverview of big data, open data and data infrastructuresanalysis of the utility and value of big and open data for research, business, government and civil societyassessment of the concerns and risks in a data-driven world and how to prevent and mitigate them.

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