Cet auteur explore les questions sociales à travers des romans policiers captivants et des recueils de nouvelles. Son intérêt littéraire se concentre sur le genre policier, où il mêle des intrigues pleines de suspense à des commentaires perspicaces sur la société. À travers son écriture créative et sa recherche académique, il cherche à éclairer les complexités de la nature humaine et des structures sociales. Son œuvre est ancrée dans une observation fine et un désir de comprendre le monde qui nous entoure.
A seminal text, written by one of the world's leading experts in the field. In contrast to the hype and hubris of much media and business coverage, this book provides a synoptic and truly critical analysis of 'big data', 'open data' and the emerging data landscape.
A Critical Analysis of Big Data, Open Data and Data Infrastructures
This academic text offers a critical overview of the data revolution, highlighting the classification of data that has gained widespread recognition. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities and implications of big data, making it essential for scholars and practitioners alike. The book's insights into data classification contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse in the field, establishing it as a key reference point for future studies and applications in data science.
David Harvey is among the most influential Marxist thinkers of the last half century. This book offers a lucid and authoritative introduction to his work, with a structure designed to reflect the enduring topics and insights that serve to unify Harvey's writings over a long period of time.
Focusing on the geographic dimensions and critical interpretations of cyberspace, this book delves into its implications for the future. It offers a thoughtful analysis that contributes to the expanding discourse surrounding digital landscapes and their societal impacts, making it a significant resource for understanding the evolving nature of online environments.
Is it possible to experience the joy and benefits of computing in a way that asserts individual and collective autonomy? Drawing on the ideas of the 'slow movement', Slow Computing sets out numerous practical and political means to take back control and counter the more pernicious effects of living digital lives.
Focusing on the interdisciplinary nature of Critical Data Studies, this comprehensive A-Z guide offers succinct definitions and descriptions of over 400 key terms related to data's production, governance, and usage. It explores the implications of data-driven systems and whose interests they serve. Designed for students, scholars, and professionals, the book enhances comprehension of the field and provides resources for further exploration, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of data's role in society.
This new dictionary provides over 2,000 clear and concise entries on human geography, covering basic terms and concepts as well as biographies, organisations, and major periods and schools. Authoritative and accessible, this is a must-have for every student of human geography, as well as for professionals and interested members of the public.