Human Rights and the Impact of ICT in the Public Sphere: Participation, Democracy, and Political Autonomy

Human Rights and the Impact of ICT in the Public Sphere: Participation, Democracy, and Political Autonomy
Author: Akrivopoulou, Christina M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1466662492

The creation of a new public realm through the use of the Internet and ICT may positively promote political liberties and freedom of speech, but could also threaten the political and public autonomy of the individual. Human Rights and the Impact of ICT in the Public Sphere: Participation, Democracy, and Political Autonomy focuses on the new technological era as an innovative way to initiate democratic dialogue, but one that can also endanger individual rights to freedom, privacy, and autonomy. This reference book focuses on the new opportunities technology offers for political expression and will be of use to both academic and legal audiences, including academics, students, independent authorities, legislative bodies, and lawyers.

The Cambridge Handbook of Information Technology, Life Sciences and Human Rights

The Cambridge Handbook of Information Technology, Life Sciences and Human Rights
Author: Marcello Ienca
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 862
Release: 2022-05-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1108809391

Debates on the human-rights implications of new and emerging technologies have been hampered by the lack of a comprehensive theoretical framework for the complex issues involved. This volume provides that framework, bringing a multidisciplinary and international perspective to the evolution of human rights in the digital and biotechnological era. It delves into the latest frontiers of technological innovation in the life sciences and information technology sectors, such as neurotechnology, robotics, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence. Leading experts from the technological, medical, and social sciences as well as law, philosophy, and business share their extensive knowledge about the transformation of the rights framework in response to technological innovation. In addition to providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international state-of-the art descriptive analysis, the volume also offers policy recommendations to protect and promote human rights in the context of emerging socio-technological trends.

New Technologies for Human Rights Law and Practice

New Technologies for Human Rights Law and Practice
Author: Molly K. Land
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1107179637

Provides a roadmap for understanding the relationship between technology and human rights law and practice. This title is also available as Open Access.

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use
Author: Lannon, John
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466619198

Intergovernmental agencies, governments, and non-governmental organizations are now using Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) to collect, organize, and disseminate information on peoples’ rights, the promotion of human rights, and the protection of individuals and communities at risk. Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use will provide a comprehensive examination of the use and application of information and communication technologies in the world of human rights. This will contribute significantly to understandings of the impact of ICTs on the promotion and protection of human rights in societies around the world. This book will provide a valuable tool and insight for academics from a range of fields, including information management, information systems, communications, information technology, international relations, human rights, politics, law, and sociology. It will also be useful to international non-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and governments for policy and practice.

Information Communication Technologies and Human Development

Information Communication Technologies and Human Development
Author: Mila Gascó Hernández
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

"This book aspires to describe the link between ICTs and human development (which includes economic, social and political development), to identify the potential applications of ICTs in several areas, and to provide insightful analysis about those factors (also contextual and institutional ones) that affect ICTs for development initiatives success or failure"--Provided by publisher.

New Technologies and Human Rights

New Technologies and Human Rights
Author: Norberto Nuno Gomes de Andrade
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2016-05-13
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1317087917

Whilst advances in biotechnology and information technology have undoubtedly resulted in better quality of life for mankind, they can also bring about global problems. The legal response to the challenges caused by the rapid progress of technological change has been slow and the question of how international human rights should be protected and promoted with respect to science and technology remains unexplored. The contributors to this book explore the political discourse and power relations of technological growth and human rights issues between the Global South and the Global North and uncover the different perspectives of both regions. They investigate the conflict between technology and human rights and the perpetuation of inequality and subjection of the South to the North. With emerging economies such as Brazil playing a major role in trade, investment and financial law, the book examines how human rights are affected in Southern countries and identifies significant challenges to reform in the areas of international law and policy.

The Oxford Handbook of Information and Communication Technologies

The Oxford Handbook of Information and Communication Technologies
Author: Robin Mansell
Publisher: Oxford Handbooks Online
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199266239

The production and consumption of Information and Communication Technologies (or ICTs) have become embedded within our societies. The influence and implications of this have an impact at a macro level, in the way our governments, economies, and businesses operate, and in our everyday lives. This handbook is about the many challenges presented by ICTs. It sets out an intellectual agenda that examines the implications of ICTs for individuals, organizations, democracy, and the economy. Explicity interdisciplinary, and combining empirical research with theoretical work, it is organised around four themes covering the knowledge economy; organizational dynamics, strategy, and design; governance and democracy; and culture, community and new media literacies. It provides a comprehensive resource for those working in the social sciences, and in the physical sciences and engineering fields, with leading contemporary research informed principally by the disciplines of anthropology, economics, philosophy, politics, and sociology.

Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases

Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases
Author: Martin, Jennifer
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605667366

"This book covers main areas of education and practice of disciplines engaged in the human services, includeing policy, community work, community education, field education/ professional practicum, health promotion, individual and family work"--Provided by publisher.

Information Communication Technologies and Human Development: Opportunities and Challenges

Information Communication Technologies and Human Development: Opportunities and Challenges
Author: Gasc¢-Hernandez, Mila
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2006-11-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 159904059X

Emphasizes the need to consider the geographic, historic, and cultural context of an information communication technology (ICT) for development initiative. This work includes several real examples that show some of the key success factors that have to be taken into consideration when using ICTs for development. It is a tool for practitioners.