Societies and Cities in the Age of Instant Access
Author | : Harvey J. Miller |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2007-05-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781402054273 |
ISBN-13 | : 1402054270 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book Societies and Cities in the Age of Instant Access written by Harvey J. Miller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.