Das Internet ermöglicht es Ideensuchenden, eine mehr oder weniger spezifische Aufgabe in Form eines offenen Online-Aufrufs an eine (un-)bestimmte Anzahl potenzieller Problemlösender zu richten. Die besten Ideen werden ausgewählt und in der Regelbelohnt. Mitunter ist es die Crowd selbst,...

It is a general understanding that the advanced economies are currently undergoing a fundamental transformation into knowledge-based societies. There is a firm belief that this is based on the development of high-tech industries. Correspondingly, in this scenario low-tech sectors appear to be...

"This book brings together an international and interdisciplinary forum of scholars and researchers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role that information plays in all aspects of modern society including law enforcement, democracy, governance, finance, rural development, and...

"This book brings together an international and interdisciplinary forum of scholars and researchers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role that information plays in all aspects of modern society including law enforcement, democracy, governance, finance, rural development, and more"--