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Social media and democracy : the state of the field, prospects for reform
Over the last five years, widespread concern about the effects of social media on democracy has led to an explosion in research from different disciplines and corners of academia. This book is the first of its kind to take stock of this emerging multi-disciplinary field by synthesizing what we know, identifying what we do not know and obstacles to future research, and charting a course for the …
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- 9781108890960
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- xvii, 345p. : ill.
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- 302.231 SOC s
Innovative medicine : basic research and development
This book is devoted to innovative medicine, comprising the proceedings of the Uehara Memorial Foundation Symposium 2014. It remains extremely rare for the findings of basic research to be developed into clinical applications, and it takes a long time for the process to be achieved. The task of advancing the development of basic research into clinical reality lies with translational science, ye…
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- 9784431556510
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- ix, 339p. : ill.
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- 610.28 KAZ i
The innovation revolution in agriculture : a roadmap to value creation
This open access book is an important reframing of the role of innovation in agriculture. Dr. Campos and his distinguished coauthors address the need for agriculture to feed a growing global population with a reduced environmental footprint while adapting to and mitigating the effects of changing climate. The authors expand the customary discussion of innovation in terms of supply driven R&D to…
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- 9783030509910
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- xix, 234p. : ill.
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- 338.16 HUG t
Science and technology governance and ethics : a global perspective from Euro…
This book analyzes the possibilities for effective global governance of science in Europe, India and China. Authors from the three regions join forces to explore how ethical concerns over new technologies can be incorporated into global science and technology policies. The first chapter introduces the topic, offering a global perspective on embedding ethics in science and technology policy. Cha…
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- 9783319146935
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- viii, 173p. : ill.
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- 509 MIL s
Universitas in transition: the changing role and challenges for academic inst…
Globalization, the information age, and the rise of the knowledge-based economy are significantly transforming the way we acquire, disseminate, and transform knowledge. And, as a result, knowledge production is becoming closer and more directly linked to economic competitiveness. This evolution is also putting new and urgent demands on academic institutions to adjust to the changing needs of so…
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- 9781552505052
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- viii, 366 p.
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- 378.013 UNI u
Linking universities and marginalised communities: South African case studies…
South African universities are mandated to promote scholarship that is socially and economically responsive to local contexts. The contribution of universities to innovation is a key driver of economic and social development, but should be more effectively harnessed to address poverty and inequality. Linking Universities and Marginalised Communities examines how South African universities en…
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- 9781552505670
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- xiii, 128 p.
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- 378.103 KRU l
Making news at the New York times
An ethnographic study of The New York Times’ business desk provides a unique vantage point to see the future for news in the digital age
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- 9780472119363
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- x, 283p. : ill.
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- 071.3 USH m
Digital transformation of learning organizations
This open access volume provides insight into how organizations change through the adoption of digital technologies. Opportunities and challenges for individuals as well as the organization are addressed. It features four major themes: 1. Current research exploring the theoretical underpinnings of digital transformation of organizations. 2. Insights into available digital technologies as well a…
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- 9783030558789
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- xxi, 252p. : ill.
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- 658.406 DIG d
Digital entrepreneurship : impact on business and society
This open access book explores the global challenges and experiences related to digital entrepreneurial activities, using carefully selected examples from leading companies and economies that shape world business today and tomorrow. Digital entrepreneurship and the companies steering it have an enormous global impact; they promise to transform the business world and change the way we communicat…
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- 9783030539146
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- xxiv, 327p. : ill.
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- 658.421 DIG d
The economics of big science : essays by leading scientists and policymakers
The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science – whether in education and training or through public funding for developing new research tools and technologies – is a crucial priority. Authors from big research lab…
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- 9783030523916
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- viii, 137p. : ill.
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- 330 ECO e
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