Mobile Technologies for Conflict Management: Online Dispute Resolution, Governance, Participation (2011) (Law, Governance and Technology Series #2)

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Synopsis
Mobile phones are the most ubiquitous communications technology in the world. Besides transforming the way in which we communicate, they can also be used as a powerful tool for conflict prevention and management. This book presents innovative uses of mobile technologies in the areas of early warning, disaster and humanitarian relief, governance, citizens’ participation, etc. and cuts across different regions. The book brings together experts and practitioners from different fields—mobile technologies, information systems, computer sciences, online dispute resolution, law, etc.—to reflect on present experiences and to explore new areas for research on conflict management and online dispute resolution (ODR). It also reflects on the transition from present ODR to future mobile Dispute Resolution and discusses key privacy issues. The book is addressed to anyone involved in conflict prevention and dispute management aiming to learn how mobile technologies can play a disruptive role in the way we deal with conflict.
Copyright:
2011

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9789400713840
Related ISBNs:
9789400713833
Publisher:
Springer Netherlands
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Copyrighted By:
Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Marta Poblet

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