{"product_id":"information-2-0-new-models-of-information-production-distribution-and-consumption","title":"Information 2.0: New models of information production, distribution and consumption","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis textbook provides an overview of the digital information landscape and explains the implications of the technological changes for the information industry, from publishers and broadcasters to information professionals who manage information in all its forms. It explores aspects of the information lifecycle\u003cbr\u003elifecycle, including production, distribution, storage, and consumption, and contains case studies chosen to illustrate particular issues and challenges facing the information industry. The book emphasizes that organizations are blurring their traditional lines of responsibility and that the digital revolution is impacting on everyone who works with information, but that the opportunities outweigh the risks for those who understand what is going on. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 March 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Facet Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive textbook offers a comprehensive overview of the digital information landscape, delving into the profound implications of the technological changes that are reshaping the information industry. From publishers and broadcasters to the information professionals responsible for managing information in all its forms, this text provides a valuable insight into the evolving landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fully revised second edition, readers are presented with real-world examples of organizations and individuals who are harnessing the opportunities created by this once-in-a-generation technological shift. It serves as a cutting-edge guide to our future, encompassing both the evolving roles of information consumers and the broader societal transformations underway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter in this textbook explores various aspects of the information lifecycle. From production and distribution to storage and consumption, readers are provided with a rich tapestry of insights and case studies that illustrate the specific challenges and opportunities facing the information industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the central themes of the book is the blurring of traditional lines of responsibility within organizations, both public and commercial. Companies such as Amazon have transitioned from being mere booksellers to offering a comprehensive range of hardware and software for reading digital content. Apple, renowned for its computer hardware, has also established itself as a dominant player in the music and software application markets. Google, despite its popularity as the leading internet search engine, has ventured into digitizing millions of books from renowned academic libraries and supporting the development of the world's most widely used computing platform, Android.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the core of these transformative changes lies the emergence of affordable computing devices capable of decoding and presenting digital information. Additionally, a robust network enables the seamless flow of bits and bytes from producers to consumers, at least for the time being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the digital revolution is undoubtedly having a profound impact on everyone involved in the information industry, it is important to note that its effects are not without their challenges. The second edition of Informat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 175 x 130 x 5 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781783302918                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin de Saulles","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097047494906,"sku":"9781783302918","price":123.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/2fdfb09814a304e55b5ad4bb2fd93aa1.jpg?v=1624670865","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/information-2-0-new-models-of-information-production-distribution-and-consumption","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}