Building the Knowledge Economy: Issues, Applications, Case Studies Book

As stated in the subtitle of this hefty two-volume set, issues, applications, and case studies are presented in connection with the many dimensions of internet, and information and communication technologies (ICT) as they relate to the global economy. Of the 200 contributions, many were funded at the European level, others by commercial enterprises or national or regional planning commissions. Arrangement of material is in eight thematic sections on: broadband and mobility; e-business; e-government and e-democracy; knowledge management; networked, smart, and virtual organizations; new working environments; SME issues; and training and education. Readership will be the forward-looking economists and policy makers who must be alert to the implications of fast-evolving technology, as well as technology-oriented professionals interested in how the new gadgetry can and will transform society. Editors Paul and Miriam Cunningham are affiliated with HMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland; Peter Fatelnig is with the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium. Indexing is by author only, not by subject. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR