Data and society: a critical introduction
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TextPublication details: London Sage Publications Ltd. 2022 Description: xx, 246 pISBN: 9781529732535Subject(s): Big data | Big data--Social aspects | Sociology | Leonelli, SabinaDDC classification: 005.7 Summary: 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.
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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.
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