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Imagining the Internet – 9780199697052

Imagining the Internet Please note: this item is printed on demand and will take extra time before it can be dispatched to you (up to 20 working days). Communication, Innovation, and Governance Author(s): Robin Mansell Format: Paperback Publisher: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom Imprint: Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 9780199697052, 978-0199697052 Synopsis This book is an impressive survey of our collective and cumulative understanding of the evolution of digital communication systems and the Internet. Whilst the information societies of the twenty-first century will develop ever more sophisticated technologies, the Internet is now a familiar and pervasive part of the world in which we live, work, and communicate. As such it is important to take stock of some fundamental questions – whether, for example, it contributes to progress, social cohesion, democracy, and growth – and at the same time to review the rich and varied theories and perspectives developed by thinkers in a range of disciplines over the last fifty years or more. In this remarkably comprehensive but concise and useful book, Robin Mansell summarizes key debates, and reviews the contributions of major thinkers in communication systems, economics, politics, sociology, psychology, and systems theory – from Norbert Wiener to Brian Arthur and Manuel Castells, and from Gregory Bateson to William Davidow and Sherry Turkle. This is an interdisciplinary and critical analysis of the way we experience the Internet in front of the screen, and of the developments behind the screen, all of which have implications for privacy ,security, intellectual property rights, and the overall governance of the Internet. The author presents fairly the ideas of the celebrants and the sceptics, and reminds us of the continuing need for careful, critical, and informed analysis of the paradoxes and challenges of the Internet, offering her own views on how we might move to greater empowerment, and suggesting policy measures and governance approaches that go beyond those commonly debated. This concise book will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges the Internet presents in the twenty-first century, and the debates and research that can inform that understanding.

Software in 30 Days – 9781118206669

Software in 30 DaysHow Agile Managers Beat the Odds, Delight Their Customers, and Leave Competitors in the Dust Author(s): Ken Schwaber, Jeff Sutherland Format: Paperback Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN-13: 9781118206669, 978-1118206669 Synopsis A radical approach to getting IT projects done faster and cheaper than anyone thinks possible Software in 30 Days summarizes the Agile and Scrum software development method, which allows creation of game-changing software, in just 30 days. Projects that use it are three times more successful than those that don’t. Software in 30 Days is for the business manager, the entrepreneur, the product development manager, or IT manager who wants to develop software better and faster than they now believe possible. Learn how this unorthodox process works, how to get started, and how to succeed. Control risk, manage projects, and have your people succeed with simple but profound shifts in the thinking. The authors explain powerful concepts such as the art of the possible, bottom-up intelligence, and why it’s good to fail early-all with no risk greater than thirty days. The productivity gain vs traditional “waterfall” methods has been over 100% on many projects Author Ken Schwaber is a co-founder of the Agile software movement, and co-creator, with Jeff Sutherland, of the “Scrum” technique for building software in 30 days Coauthor Jeff Sutherland was cosigner of the Agile Manifesto, which marked the start of the Agile movement Software in 30 Days is a must-read for all managers and business owners who use software in their organizations or in their products and want to stop the cycle of slow, expensive software development. Programmers will want to buy copies for their managers and their customers so they will know how to collaborate to get the best work possible.

Natural Esthetics by Dario Adolfi Hardcover 2002 Vintage Color Photos Book

The product is a vintage hardcover book titled “Natural Esthetics” by author Dario Adolfi, published in 2002 by Universidade Estadual Do Rio de Janeiro. The book, focused on dentistry, features color photos and spans 118 pages. With an educational level geared towards adult and further education, this textbook offers insights into the subject area of medical esthetics in a visually engaging format. Perfect for those interested in the field of dentistry, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of natural esthetics theories and practices.

The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

The book “The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference” was published in 2004 by the Foreign Languages Press. It is a hardcover textbook written in English, with 186 pages discussing the government and the role of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. The dimensions of the book are 236 mm in height and 160 mm in width, with a weight of 415 g. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the political system in China and the workings of the Consultative Conference.

Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications International Edition

Slight damage to binding at top of rear cover, with a few pages of indexes loose from the binding at the back. Perfectly servicable. The product is “Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications: International Edition” by Allan R. Hambley, published by Pearson Education in 2004. This textbook, with a mixed media format, is 896 pages long and written in English. It covers the subject of engineering and technology, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field. The book’s dimensions are 236mm in height and 203mm in width, weighing 1496g.

Mlodinow, Leonard : A Briefer History of Time Expertly Refurbished Product

CD DVD Electronics Books Video Games Vinyl Mlodinow, Leonard : A Briefer History of Time Expertly Refurbished Product This book is in a good used condition, which means it may have some wear and tear (or ‘character’, depending on how you look at it). Don’t worry, it’s still perfectly readable and our expert team have made sure there is no major damage – you’re getting a great book for a great price! View our feedbackmusicmagpieshop musicMagpie Quality Guarantee! Contact Us About Us