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Lithium - The Global Race for Battery Dominance and the New Energy Revolution (Hardcover): Lukasz Bednarski Lithium - The Global Race for Battery Dominance and the New Energy Revolution (Hardcover)
Lukasz Bednarski
R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A global energy revolution is unfolding before our eyes: ever-growing numbers of electric vehicles on our roads, laptops that last all day on a single charge and solar panels on our roofs, all reliant on lithium-ion batteries. This revolution is happening at breath-taking speed, with the potential to completely transform key industries and the way we live. For the first time in history, we can now actually store this green energy we talk so much about. Often referred to as 'the new oil', lithium allows large amounts of energy to be squeezed into a very small space. Demand is soaring, and the lithium business is full of drama: bitter rivalries, shady deals and exceptionally talented visionaries such as Elon Musk, who is building lithium battery giga-factories across the world. This book travels from the salt lakes of the Tibetan plateau, where Chinese government-linked companies extract lithium, to Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, which hold the world's biggest resources of the mineral. It reveals superpowers' struggle to secure strategic supplies, and the astonishing efforts of lone-wolf inventors and entrepreneurs. Lithium also explores the environmental impact of lithium extraction, the limits to battery electrification, and lithium battery recycling as the way forward.

Science and Religion in Western Literature - Critical and Theological Studies (Hardcover): Michael Fuller Science and Religion in Western Literature - Critical and Theological Studies (Hardcover)
Michael Fuller
R3,912 Discovery Miles 39 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores ways in which Western literature has engaged with themes found within the field of science and religion, both historically and in the present day. It focuses on works of the imagination as important locations at which human arguments, hopes and fears may be played out. The chapters examine a variety of instances where scientific and religious ideas are engaged by novelists, poets and dramatists, casting new light upon those ideas and suggesting constructive ways in which science and religion may interact. The contributors cover a rich variety of authors, including Mary Shelley, Aldous Huxley, R. S. Thomas, Philip Pullman and Margaret Atwood. Together they form a fascinating set of reflections on some of the significant issues encountered within the discourse of science and religion, indicating ways in which the insights of creative artists can make a valuable and important contribution to that discourse.

Fundamentals of the Process of Spiritual Perfection - A Practical Guide (Paperback): Bahram Elahi Fundamentals of the Process of Spiritual Perfection - A Practical Guide (Paperback)
Bahram Elahi
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Revising Fiction, Fact, and Faith - A Philosophical Account (Paperback): Nathaniel Goldberg, Chris Gavaler Revising Fiction, Fact, and Faith - A Philosophical Account (Paperback)
Nathaniel Goldberg, Chris Gavaler
R1,227 Discovery Miles 12 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book addresses how our revisionary practices account for relations between texts and how they are read. It offers an overarching philosophy of revision concerning works of fiction, fact, and faith, revealing unexpected insights about the philosophy of language, the metaphysics of fact and fiction, and the history and philosophy of science and religion. Using the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien as exemplars, the authors introduce a fundamental distinction between the purely physical and the linguistic aspects of texts. They then demonstrate how two competing theories of reference-descriptivism and referentialism-are instead constitutive of a single semantic account needed to explain all kinds of revision. The authors also propose their own metaphysical foundations of fiction and fact. The next part of the book brings the authors' philosophy of revision into dialogue with Thomas Kuhn's famous analysis of factual, and specifically scientific, change. It also discusses a complex episode in the history of paleontology, demonstrating how scientific and popular texts can diverge over time. Finally, the authors expand their philosophy of revision to religious texts, arguing that, rather than being distinct, such texts are always read as other kinds, that faith tends to be more important as evidence for religious texts than for others, and that the latter explains why religious communities tend to have remarkable historical longevity. Revising Fiction, Fact, and Faith offers a unique and comprehensive account of the philosophy of revision. It will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of language, metaphysics, philosophy of literature, literary theory and criticism, and history and philosophy of science and religion.

Can a Smart Person Believe in God? (Paperback): Michael Guillen Can a Smart Person Believe in God? (Paperback)
Michael Guillen
R302 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R99 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As Christians, we are often urged to turn away from scientific discovery and rely solely on the Bible as the source of our faith. On the other hand, many people in areas such as science, law, and education insist that Christian faith is lowbrow or unintelligent. But is it possible to reconcile science with what you believe about God? As someone who has grappled with the issues of science and faith in the public eye for more than a decade as a television journalist, Dr. Michael Guillen believes it is possible. In fact, by embracing the discoveries of science we can see God, the universe, and humanity in full, multidimensional glory.

Fortunately, you don't have to be a genius to enjoy this book. The bite-sized chapters are full of fascinating scientific tidbits in an easy-to-understand format. Captivating stories of the author's childhood in the Mexican barrio of East L.A. and his work in television and research are woven throughout. There is even an entertaining SQ (Spiritual Quotient) test for readers to take.

The Premonitions Bureau - A Sunday Times bestseller (Paperback, Main): Sam Knight The Premonitions Bureau - A Sunday Times bestseller (Paperback, Main)
Sam Knight
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Fascinating.' Hilary Mantel 'Terrific.' New Scientist 'Gripping.' Financial Times 'Stunning . . . Brimming with mystery and suffesed with haunting atmosphere.' Patrick Radden Keefe What if you had a vision that something terrible was going to happen? A train crash, a department store fire, an assassination. What if you could share your vision, and prevent a disaster? In 1966, John Barker, a British psychiatrist working in an outdated British mental hospital, established the Premonitions Bureau to investigate this very idea. He would find a network of curious correspondents, and among them two highly gifted 'percipients'. Together, they predicted calamities and international incidents with uncanny accuracy. And then, they gave Barker their most disturbing warning: that he was about to die.

Scientific Challenges to Evolutionary Theory - Pre-Launch - How these Challenges Affect Religion (Paperback): Jay Schabacker Scientific Challenges to Evolutionary Theory - Pre-Launch - How these Challenges Affect Religion (Paperback)
Jay Schabacker
R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Scientific Challenges to Evolutionary Theory: How These Challenges Affect Religion addresses all aspects of the battle between two major belief systems, those that believe in a 'naturalistic worldview' and evolution, and those that believe in a miracle-performing God and the Creation of all things.

On the Future - Prospects for Humanity (Paperback): Martin Rees On the Future - Prospects for Humanity (Paperback)
Martin Rees
R345 R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Save R58 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes-good and bad-are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow. The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence-if pursued and applied wisely-could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth-no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet. Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.

The Problem with Science - The Reproducibility Crisis and What to do About It (Hardcover): R. Barker Bausell The Problem with Science - The Reproducibility Crisis and What to do About It (Hardcover)
R. Barker Bausell
R1,508 Discovery Miles 15 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent events have vividly underscored the societal importance of science, yet the majority of the public are unaware that a large proportion of published scientific results are simply wrong. The Problem with Science is an exploration of the manifestations and causes of this scientific crisis, accompanied by a description of the very promising corrective initiatives largely developed over the past decade to stem the spate of irreproducible results that have come to characterize many of our sciences. More importantly, Dr. R. Barker Bausell has designed it to provide guidance to practicing and aspiring scientists regarding how (a) to change the way in which science has come to be both conducted and reported in order to avoid producing false positive, irreproducible results in their own work and (b) to change those institutional practices (primarily but not exclusively involving the traditional journal publishing process and the academic reward system) that have unwittingly contributed to the present crisis. There is a need for change in the scientific culture itself. A culture which prioritizes conducting research correctly in order to get things right rather than simply getting it published.

Sacred Nature - Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World (Hardcover): Karen Armstrong Sacred Nature - Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World (Hardcover)
Karen Armstrong
R708 R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Save R128 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Digital Culture & Society (DCS) - Vol. 2, Issue 2/2016 - Politics of Big Data (Paperback): Karin Wenz, Mathias Fuchs Digital Culture & Society (DCS) - Vol. 2, Issue 2/2016 - Politics of Big Data (Paperback)
Karin Wenz, Mathias Fuchs
R859 Discovery Miles 8 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Do models of a ground-breaking art of the information age, an "algorithmic revolution", or of a democratization of art production still have any mileage? How do contemporary art practitioners cope with the political situation and with the attempts of the Silicon Valley giants to appropriate algorithmic generation of art-like artefacts? This issue aims to discuss how computer art from the pioneering days is now being reframed as digital, post-digital or algorithmic art under the prevailing conditions of big data, smart AI, an almost all-encompassing surveillance technology and a political state of neo-liberalism.

Scientific Misconduct Training Workbook (Paperback): John Gaetano D'angelo Scientific Misconduct Training Workbook (Paperback)
John Gaetano D'angelo
R632 Discovery Miles 6 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The field of ethics in science aims to improve the way the audience perceives science, and this unique workbook discusses the areas of ethics and scientific misconduct. It provides assessments and exercises for learners to work through in groups or alone. Completion of the workbook but especially the assessment and tests will earn the learner a certificate for scientific misconduct training compiled by the author, and the certificate is available from the author's own website. This volume is a companion to the author's published volume, Ethics in Science: Ethical Misconduct in Scientific Research, Second Edition and will appeal to undergraduates, graduates and even high school students. Features: A unique training workbook in ethics and good conduct, easliy accessible and user friendly Unlike books in this area which mostly cover the theoretical foundations of ethics in science, here the author provides a practical workbook and ancillaries Case studies and a PowerPoint presentation are provided and readers will receive a certificate of completion There is a wealth of instructor resources available from the homepage A knowledge of scientific misconduct is of utmost importance in an era of mass higher education

Build - An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making - The New York Times bestseller (Hardcover): Tony Fadell Build - An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making - The New York Times bestseller (Hardcover)
Tony Fadell
R683 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R123 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. An unorthodox guide to making things worth making, from 'the father of the iPod and iPhone' and the creator of Nest. Everyone deserves a mentor. For every career crisis, every fork in the road, you need someone to talk to. Someone who's been there before, who knows exactly how wobbly and conflicted you feel, who can give it to you straight: Here's how to think about choosing a job. Here's how to be a better manager. Here's how to approach design. Here's how to start a company. Here's how to run it. Tony Fadell learned all these lessons the hard way. He spent the first 10 years of his career in Silicon Valley failing spectacularly, and the next 20 building some of the most impactful devices in history - the iPod, iPhone, and Nest Learning Thermostat. He has enough stories and advice about leadership, design, startups, mentorship, decision making, devastating screwups, and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia. So that's what this book is. An advice encyclopedia. A mentor in a box. But Tony's doesn't follow the standard Silicon Valley credo that you have to radically reinvent everything you do. His advice is unorthodox because it's old school. Because it's based on human nature, not gimmicks. Tony keeps things simple: he just tells you what works. He gives you exactly what you need to make things worth making. PRAISE FOR BUILD 'This is the most fun - and the most fascinating - memoir of curiosity and invention that I've ever read.' Malcolm Gladwell, Host of the Revisionist History podcast. Author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers. 'Whether you're looking to build a great product, a creative team, a strong culture, or a meaningful career, Tony's guidance will get you thinking and rethinking.' Adam Grant, Author of Think Again & Host of the TED podcast WorkLife

The Industries of the Future (Paperback): Alec Ross The Industries of the Future (Paperback)
Alec Ross 1
R354 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R149 (42%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book answers the question: 'What's next?' The Internet had a world-changing impact on businesses and the global community over the twenty years from 1994 to 2014. In the next ten years, change will happen even faster. As Hillary Clinton's Senior Advisor for Innovation, Alec Ross travelled nearly a million miles to forty-one countries, the equivalent of two round-trips to the moon. From refugee camps in the Congo and Syrian war zones, to visiting the world's most powerful people in business and government, Ross's travels amounted to a four-year masterclass in the changing nature of innovation. In The Industries of the Future, Ross distils his observations on the forces that are changing the world. He highlights the best opportunities for progress and explains how countries thrive or sputter. Ross examines the specific fields that will most shape our economic future over the next ten years, including robotics, artificial intelligence, the commercialization of genomics, cybercrime and the impact of digital technology. Blending storytelling and economic analysis, he answers questions on how we will need to adapt. Ross gives readers a vivid and informed perspective on how sweeping global trends are affecting the ways we live, now and tomorrow.

The Age of AI - And Our Human Future (Hardcover): Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Huttenlocher The Age of AI - And Our Human Future (Hardcover)
Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Huttenlocher
R794 R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Save R152 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Emerging Voices in Science and Theology - Contributions by Young Women (Hardcover): Bethany Sollereder, Alister McGrath Emerging Voices in Science and Theology - Contributions by Young Women (Hardcover)
Bethany Sollereder, Alister McGrath
R3,910 Discovery Miles 39 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume engages with the relative absence and underrepresentation of female voices in the field of science and religion, which tends to be dominated by male academics who are in the later stages of their careers. It makes a valuable contribution to correcting this imbalance by showcasing the work of a talented set of rising female scholars, which is not necessarily explicitly feminist in content or approach. All the authors featured are at a relatively early stage in their careers with diverse backgrounds and interests. Engaging with traditional and new questions, they promise to contribute much to the future development of the field of science and religion.

Divine and Human Providence - Philosophical, Psychological and Theological Approaches (Paperback): Ignacio Silva, Simon Kopf Divine and Human Providence - Philosophical, Psychological and Theological Approaches (Paperback)
Ignacio Silva, Simon Kopf
R1,227 Discovery Miles 12 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume offers an original perspective on divine providence by examining philosophical, psychological, and theological perspectives on human providence as exhibited in virtuous human behaviours. Divine providence is one of the most pressing issues in analytic theology and philosophy of religion today, especially in view of scientific evidence for a natural world full of indeterminacies and contingencies. Therefore, we need new ways to understand and explain the relations of divine providence and creaturely action. The volume is structured dynamically, going from chapters on human providence to those on divine providence, and back. Drawing on insights from virtue ethics, psychology and cognitive science, the philosophy of providence in the face of contingent events, and the theology of grace, each chapter contributes to an original overall perspective: that human providential action is a resource suited specifically to personal action and hence related to the purported providential action of a personal God. By putting forward a fresh take on divine providence, this book enters new territory on an age-old issue. It will therefore be of great interest to scholars of theology and philosophy.

Evangelicals and the Philosophy of Science - The Victoria Institute, 1865-1939 (Paperback): Stuart Mathieson Evangelicals and the Philosophy of Science - The Victoria Institute, 1865-1939 (Paperback)
Stuart Mathieson
R1,229 Discovery Miles 12 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book investigates the debates around religion and science at the influential Victoria Institute. Founded in London in 1865, and largely drawn from the evangelical wing of the Church of England, it had as its prime objective the defence of 'the great truths revealed in Holy Scripture' from 'the opposition of science, falsely so called'. The conflict for them was not between science and religion directly, but what exactly constituted true science. Chapters cover the Victoria Institute's formation, its heyday in the late nineteenth century, and its decline in the years following the First World War. They show that at stake was more than any particular theory; rather, it was an entire worldview, combining theology, epistemology, and philosophy of science. Therefore, instead of simply offering a survey of religious responses to evolutionary theory, this study demonstrates the complex relationship between science, evangelical religion, and society in the years after Darwin's Origin of Species. It also offers some insight as to why conservative evangelicals did not display the militancy of some American fundamentalists with whom they shared so many of their intellectual commitments. Filling in a significant gap in the literature around modern attitudes to religion and science, this book will be of keen interest to scholars of Religious Studies, the History of Religion, and Science and Religion.

Handbook of Research on Techno-Entrepreneurship, Second Edition - How Technology and Entrepreneurship are Shaping the... Handbook of Research on Techno-Entrepreneurship, Second Edition - How Technology and Entrepreneurship are Shaping the Development of Industries and Companies (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Francois Therin
R1,542 Discovery Miles 15 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This second edition of the Handbook of Research on Techno-Entrepreneurship, edited by Francois Therin, evidences a burgeoning field of research, and a growing cohort of international researchers working in this field who have produced works for this volume. The papers cover a variety of topics that intersect the realm of technovation with other fields of enquiry, such as economic development, sustainability, venture capital, new venture incubation, and academic entrepreneurship. This Handbook represents a convenient place to find and read this broad array of recent papers in this field.' - Evan J. Douglas, Griffith Business School, Australia'In this Handbook, Francois Therin assembles a group of researchers with diverse perspectives to enrich our understanding of the nature, antecedents and consequences of techno-entrepreneurship. The Handbook is comprehensive in its scope, deep in its analyses, informative and interesting to read. It opens many avenues for research while communicating well with managers and policy makers.' - Shaker A. Zahra, University of Minnesota, US Techno-entrepreneurship is broadly defined as the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of both existing and nascent companies operating in technology-intensive environments. This second edition examines the latest trends in techno-entrepreneurship. Comprising entirely new contributions by international experts, this edition covers among others: - Family business - Green and sustainable techno-entrepreneurship - Effectuation - Techno-intrapreneurship - Academic entrepreneurship -Frugal innovation With chapters focusing on China, India, Southeast Asia and South America, the Handbook explores views on the new hot spots in techno-entrepreneurship development. Providing a comprehensive, highly accessible and innovative first insight into the developing sphere of techno-entrepreneurship, this international study will be essential reading for postgraduate students, academics and researchers with an interest in management and entrepreneurship. Managerial and entrepreneurial professionals in high-tech industries will also find much to interest them within this Handbook. Contributors include: R. Abdullah, P.M. Banerjee, B. Bhardwaj, V. Blok, J. Borchardt, A. Brem, W. Carter, G. Criaco, C. Dessi, C. Fitzgerald, M. Floris, Z. Fuquan, M. Hoppe, J. Houterman, D.A. Isabelle, D. Jolly, T. Kollmann, K.-H. Lai, M. Ledwith, A. Leirner, L. Manral, T. Minola, L.M. Nor, O. Omta, R. O Shea, H. Othman, J. Pellikka, M.Saeed Siddiq, M.S. Salimath, A.Sanna, C. Serarols-Tarres, J. Woolley, A.Yash Bhatiya, M. Yusof, N. Zakaria

Making Information Matter - Understanding Surveillance and Making a Difference (Hardcover): Mareile Kaufmann Making Information Matter - Understanding Surveillance and Making a Difference (Hardcover)
Mareile Kaufmann
R2,096 Discovery Miles 20 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Information matters to us. Whether recorded, recoded, or unregistered, information co-shapes our present and our becoming. This book advances new views on information and surveillance practices. Starting with a methodology for studying the liveliness of information, Kaufmann provides four empirical examples of making information matter: association, conversion, secrecy, and speculation. In so doing, she presents an original and comprehensive argument about the materiality of information and invites us to investigate, and to reflect about what matters. This is a go-to text for scholars and professionals working in the fields of surveillance, data studies, and the digitization of specific societal sectors.

The Frontlines of Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Human-Centric Perspectives on Technology's Advance (Hardcover): Andrew... The Frontlines of Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Human-Centric Perspectives on Technology's Advance (Hardcover)
Andrew J. Hampton, Jeanine A. DeFalco
R4,055 Discovery Miles 40 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This foundational text examines the intersection of AI, psychology, and ethics, laying the groundwork for the importance of ethical considerations in the design and implementation of technologically supported education, decision support, and leadership training. AI already affects our lives profoundly, in ways both mundane and sensational, obvious and opaque. Much academic and industrial effort has considered the implications of this AI revolution from technical and economic perspectives, but the more personal, humanistic impact of these changes has often been relegated to anecdotal evidence in service to a broader frame of reference. Offering a unique perspective on the emerging social relationships between people and AI agents and systems, Hampton and DeFalco present cutting-edge research from leading academics, professionals, and policy standards advocates on the psychological impact of the AI revolution. Structured into three parts, the book explores the history of data science, technology in education, and combatting machine learning bias, as well as future directions for the emerging field, bringing the research into the active consideration of those in positions of authority. Exploring how AI can support expert, creative, and ethical decision making in both people and virtual human agents, this is essential reading for students, researchers, and professionals in AI, psychology, ethics, engineering education, and leadership, particularly military leadership.

AI and Popular Culture (Paperback): Lee Barron AI and Popular Culture (Paperback)
Lee Barron
R526 Discovery Miles 5 260 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

AI and Popular Culture explores the development and social significance of artificial intelligence by looking at representations in fiction, film and television, as well as examining the effect of AI technologies on the way we consume culture. Lee Barron traces the evolution of AI - from the Turing Machine to deep learning, to interrogate the key issues and debates. He uses examples of AI from pop culture to help us understand how the technology is changing aspects of society from surveillance and work to human relationships with technology. AI and Popular Culture sheds light on how artificial intelligence has changed our world and helps you to understand where it might take us next. It also makes significant contributions to Media and Cultural Studies, Humanities, and Social Sciences, as well as to subjects such as AI Ethics and Society and Computing.

Critical Discourses of Old Age and Telecare Technologies (Paperback): Gizdem Akdur Critical Discourses of Old Age and Telecare Technologies (Paperback)
Gizdem Akdur
R631 Discovery Miles 6 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book makes an enquiry into policies surrounding old age and telecare. It contextualises telecare within the wider history of health and social care in England to build the case that there are grand narratives of old age embedded in policies. Divided into four sections, the book covers: * Connecting old age with telecare * A general review of old age and telecare * A critical enquiry into discourses and the identity of old age * Conclusions and future directions. The author highlights the manifestation of old age discourses in care policies, how they have been perpetuated yet also transformed in the context of telecare, and what this means about older people. The book will be of interest to students and academics in the fields of gerontology, sociology, old age studies, philosophy, social policy, health and social care policy, information systems, and critical theoreticians

The Internet, Power and Society - Rethinking the Power of the Internet to Change Lives (Paperback): Marcus Leaning The Internet, Power and Society - Rethinking the Power of the Internet to Change Lives (Paperback)
Marcus Leaning
R1,539 R1,432 Discovery Miles 14 320 Save R107 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An exciting challenge to how the internet and ICT have been understood in academia and popular culture and shows how important cultural assumptions are in how we understand technology. The Internet, Power and Society argues that the way in which we view technology such as the internet owes much to older, historic views of the media and to issues in contemporary society. Such perspectives are deeply rooted in a Western view of technology and the book concludes by offering a radically new perspective as to how the internet can change a society that is truly global in its application.
An original approach to ICT and the Internet that challenges the orthodoxyVery topical subject matter - the book addresses many of the issues regarded of key import in high level political discussions (such as the World Summit on the Information Society); the current understanding of ICT and how to move beyond this interpretationAn approach that moves the debate forward and offers a truly global way of understanding the Internet and ICT"

Digital Activism and the Global Middle Class - Generation Hashtag (Hardcover): Lukas Schlogl Digital Activism and the Global Middle Class - Generation Hashtag (Hardcover)
Lukas Schlogl
R4,063 Discovery Miles 40 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the causes of a growing wave of digital activism across developing countries, arguing that it is driven by social change, rather than technological advancement alone Beginning with an investigation into the modernisation of 'middle-income countries' and its ramifications for political culture, the book examines large-scale social media protest during political controversies in Indonesia It departs from a narrow 'digital divide' framing whereby Internet access produces Internet activism and introduces the concepts of 'digital self-expression' and of 'middle-class struggles' to capture the value-stratified nature of political engagement in the online sphere Drawing on a blend of 'big-data' text analyses, representative opinion research and socioeconomic household analyses, a rich picture of the determinants of digital activism emerges This truly cross-disciplinary book will appeal particularly to students and scholars in Political Science, Sociology, International Development, and Communication, but also to anyone eager to learn about political activism, social transformation, and new media from a global perspective

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