Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466683365)

Open access to information resources and technology can have a profound impact on the economic development of a region as well as society in general. In recent years, reaction against proprietary knowledge and technology has led to tremendous debate both in academic and professional circles. Societal Benefits of Freely Accessible Technologies and Knowledge Resources analyzes current perspectives on the advantages of unrestricted access to information resources and technology intended to advance the prospect for knowledge, innovation, and development across the globe. Touching on topics of relevance to the private and public sectors, this publication is ideally designed for use by policymakers, business managers, academicians, researchers, students, IT practitioners, and legal professionals.

Author: Oswaldo Terán
ISBN-10: 1466683368
ISBN-13: 9781466683365
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2015
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.59lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d