Net locality : why location matters in a networked world /

• Main Authors: Gordon, Eric, 1973-, Silva, Adriana de Souza e. (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Subjects: Digital communications.; Integrated services digital networks.; Wireless communication systems.; World Wide Web.; Internet > Technological innovations.; Digital communications > Social aspects.; COMPUTERS > Networking > Intranets & Extranets.; COMPUTERS > Web > General.; Sociale media.; Internet.; Sociale aspecten.; Electronic books.
• Item Description: Title from title screen.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• ISBN: 9781444340648; 1444340646
• DOI: 10.1002/9781444340679

The first book to provide an introduction to the new theory of Net Locality and the profound effect on individuals and societies when everything is located or locatable. Describes net locality as an emerging form of location awareness central to all aspects of digital media, from mobile phones, to Google Maps, to location-based social networks and games, such as Foursquare and facebook. Warns of the threats these technologies, such as data surveillance, present to our sense of privacy, while also outlining the opportunities for pro-social developments.<li.