The Uncertain Digital Revolution

André Vitalis (University of Bordeaux-Montaigne)

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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
23 September 2016

Legal aspects of computing; Computer security; Mathematical theory of computation; Human-computer interaction

"Digital information and communication technologies can be seen as a threat to privacy, a step forward for freedom of expression and communication, a tool in the fight against terrorism or the source of a new economic wealth.

Computerization has unexpectedly progressed beyond our imagination, from a tool of management and control into one of widespread communication and expression. This book revisits the major questions that have emerged with the progress of computerization over nearly half a century, by describing the context in which these issues were formulated.

By taking a social and digital approach, the author explores controversial issues surrounding the development of this ""digital revolution"", including freedom and privacy of the individual, social control, surveillance, public security and the economic exploitation of personal data. From students, teachers and researchers engaged in data analysis, to institutional decision-makers and actors in policy or business, all members of today's digital society will take from this book a better understanding of the essential issues of the current ""digital revolution""."

By: André Vitalis (University of Bordeaux-Montaigne)
Imprint: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781786300867
ISBN 10: 1786300869
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 23 September 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction ix Chapter 1. Technological Surveillance Subjected to Restrictions 1 Chapter 2. Security Over Liberty 21 Chapter 3. A Network Promoting Participation and Exchange 41 Chapter 4. Privitization and Economic Exploitation of Personal Data 65 Chapter 5. Digitalization and Revolution 87 Bibliography 107 Index 117

André Vitalis is Emeritus Professor at the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne. He is the author of several previous works on this subject.