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To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World
Vincent Mosco
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Description for To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World
Paperback. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: UBJ; UTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
Cloud computing and big data are arguably the most significant forces in information technology today. In the wake of revelations about National Security Agency (NSA) activities, many of which occur "in the cloud", this book offers both enlightenment and a critical view. Vincent Mosco explores where the cloud originated, what it means, and how important it is for business, government and citizens. He describes the intense competition among cloud companies like Amazon and Google, the spread of the cloud to government agencies like the controversial NSA, and the astounding growth of entire cloud cities in China. Is the cloud the ... Read more
Cloud computing and big data are arguably the most significant forces in information technology today. In the wake of revelations about National Security Agency (NSA) activities, many of which occur "in the cloud", this book offers both enlightenment and a critical view. Vincent Mosco explores where the cloud originated, what it means, and how important it is for business, government and citizens. He describes the intense competition among cloud companies like Amazon and Google, the spread of the cloud to government agencies like the controversial NSA, and the astounding growth of entire cloud cities in China. Is the cloud the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
403g
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781612056166
SKU
V9781612056166
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About Vincent Mosco
Vincent Mosco (PhD, Harvard University) is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Queen’s University. He is the author of The Political Economy of Communication and The Digital Sublime.
Reviews for To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World
“To The Cloud presents an insightful, engaging look at the evolution and consequences of the cloud computing paradigm…This is a must read for anyone who wants to get a real picture of cloud computing. Summing Up: Highly recommended.”