Despite the unprecedented development and growth of knowledge during the 20th century, the evolution of a peaceful 21st century will depend on our ability to address the challenges of prosperity, sustainability, and security. From these challenges, this collection seeks to devise a research agenda to help us to understand better the knowledge-based economy…. More >>

Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy: Opportunities and Challenges for the Knowledge Economy

Osiris annualy examines a particular topic in the history of science, bringing together experts in the field to consider multiple aspects of the time period, episode, or theme. Volume 21, Historical Perspectives on Science, Technology, and International Affairs, explores the ways in which scientists and issues in science and technology have played significant roles in foreign policy and international relations, especially since the Second World War.
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Global Power Knowledge: Science and Technology in International Affairs.

Does science provide objective, impartial knowledge about nature and reality, or do social and cultural influences determine its course? Are scientific claims, practices, and theories contrary to religion? From creationists on the right to postmodernists on the left, intellectuals are waging war over the role and future of science in our society. In SCIENCE WARS editor Keith Parsons presents the best arguments that science critics have presented and the spirited rebuttals offered to counter them. In addition to presenting the conflicting viewpoints of advocates on various sides of the debate, this anthology includes essays that go deeper to discuss the underlying issues. Some conservative thinkers charge that many scientists follow a dogmatic naturalistic philosophy rather than truly objective standards. Sociologists of knowledge claim that scientists “construct” scientific facts rather than “discover” them. And some feminists see patriarchal bias in traditional scientific ideals of… More >>

The Science Wars: Debating Scientific Knowledge and Technology

The Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge is the result of over a decade of effort by many leading GIScience researchers and educators and represents an initial effort to compile the wide range of skills and concepts that comprise the field of geographic information science and technology (GIS&T). Organized thematically by “knowledge areas,” the GIS&T Body of Knowledge presents a broad diversity of topics, ranging from analytical methods and data modeling to GIS&T in society. It is expected that this book and its subsequent editions will become an important reference work and classroom resource for teachers, students, and GIS&T professionals alike…. More >>

Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge

Despite its explosive growth over the last decade, the Web remains essentially a tool to allow humans to access information. Semantic Web technologies like RDF, OWL and other W3C standards aim to extend the Web’s capability through increased availability of machine-processable information. Davies, Grobelnik and Mladenic have grouped contributions from renowned researchers into four parts: technology; integration aspects of knowledge management; knowledge discovery and human language technologies; and case studies. Together, they offer a concise vision of semantic knowledge management, ranging from knowledge acquisition to ontology management to knowledge integration, and their applications in domains such as telecommunications, social networks and legal information processing. This book is an excellent combination of fundamental research, tools and applications in Semantic Web technologies. It serves the fundamental interests of researchers and developers in this field in both… More >>

Semantic Knowledge Management: Integrating Ontology Management, Knowledge Discovery, and Human Language Technologies

Revolutionary information and communication technologies are contributing to dramatic changes in the competitiveness of global and local markets and in the way people conduct their business and everyday lives. The potential benefits and risks these changes present for developing countries and transitional economies are enormous. This comprehensive, authoritative reference book examines the ways in which these powerful technologies are being harnessed to development goals, thus helping to reduce the risk of exclusion and create new opportunities for developing countries. The report emphasizes the urgency of developing new social and technological infrastructures so as to ensure that new technologies are used effectively. It also offers outlines and practical steps intended to guide stake-holders interested in shaping their future innovative knowledge societies…. More >>

Knowledge Societies: Information Technology for Sustainable Development

With the increasing proliferation of information technology and Web-based approaches to the implementation of systems and services, researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide are experiencing a rising need for authoritative references to enhance their understanding of the most current and effective engineering practices leading to robust and successful solutions. Integrated Approaches in Information Technology and Web Engineering: Advancing Organizational Knowledge Sharing presents comprehensive, research-driven insights into the field of Web engineering. This book collects over 30 authoritative articles from distinguished international researchers in information technology and Web engineering, creating an invaluable resource for library reference collections that will equip researchers and practitioners in academia and industry alike with the knowledge base to drive the next generation of innovations…. More >>

Integrated Approaches in Information Technology and Web Engineering: Advancing Organizational Knowledge Sharing

Data Center Knowledge is a leading source of daily news and analysis about the data center industry, with an emphasis on the trends driving the powerful growth in demand for mission-critical facilities, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by high-density computing and its impact on power and cooling.Kindle blogs are fully downloaded onto your Kindle so you can read them even when you’re not wirelessly connected. And unlike RSS readers which often only provide headlines, blogs on Kindle give you full text content and images, and are updated wirelessly throughout the day…. More >>

Data Center Knowledge

The seemingly amorphous phenomenon we call globalization involves concrete realities that make it a major source of social change in our contemporary world. Bringing globalization alive for students, this book uses examples and perspectives from economics, technology, and mass media to show how globalization is producing unprecedented impacts on education and culture. Education at all levels–from primary school to university education–is undergoing a world wide transformation of its objectives, values, and practices. New technologies and communication practices have promoted the West’s optimism that market forces can replace the former governmental responsibilities for social welfare and the inclusion of diverse cultures. New emphasis on competition, quality control, parental choice, marketing, and the linkage of education to work means that schools all over the world face innovations and challenges to established practices. Meanwhile, the worldwide expansion of entertainment and adv… More >>

Education in a Globalized World: The Connectivity of Power, Technology, and Knowledge

The weak economy is heightening competition for computer jobs, while exerting downward pressure on compensation. Many IT professionals are considering changing careers, but are concerned about wasting the investment in their education and experience. That concern should be dispelled by Debugging Your Information Technology Career, which features twenty alternative fields where computer professionals’ technical knowledge will be an asset. The author has drawn from her own IT background at IBM and GE to identify these careers. While most of them aren’t usually considered computer jobs, computer proficiency is a key qualification for success in each. Readers will learn job-search strategies tailored to particular fields, including guidance in writing a strong resume, interviewing, and identifying employers. While there are many books providing IT career advice, Weinberg’s gives new meaning to the term “computer job,” demonstrating that an IT professional’s knowledge constitutes precious c… More >>

Debugging Your Information Technology Career: A Compass to New and Rewarding Fields That Value Computer Knowledge