Data and Society - A Critical Introduction (Paperback)

Data and Society: A Critical Introduction investigates the growing importance of data as a technological, social, economic and scientific resource. It explains how data practices have come to underpin all aspects of human life and explores what this means for those directly involved in handling data. The book fosters informed debate over the role of data in contemporary society explains the significance of data as evidence beyond the "Big Data" hype spans the technical, sociological, philosophical and ethical dimensions of data provides guidance on how to use data responsibly includes data stories that provide concrete cases and discussion questions. Grounded in examples spanning genetics, sport and digital innovation, this book fosters insight into the deep interrelations between technical, social and ethical aspects of data work.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	Anne Beaulieu • Sabina Leonelli
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-5297-3253-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5297-3253-0
Barcode:	9781529732535

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