Blockchain technology for global social change
"This book examines the concepts behind blockchain and the potential applications of the technology to improve the lives of the poor in emerging markets"--
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| Language: | English |
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Hershey, PA
Engineering Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global,
[2020]
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| Series: | Advances in computer and electrical engineering (ACEE) book series.
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| Online Access: | EBSCOhost Перейти в каталог НБ ТГУ |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Blockchain technology for global social change |c by Jane Thomason, Sonja Bernhardt, Tia Kansara, and Nichola Cooper. |
| 264 | 1 | |a Hershey, PA |b Engineering Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global, |c [2020] | |
| 300 | |a 1 online resource (xiii, 243 pages) |b illustrations (some color) | ||
| 490 | 1 | |a Advances in computer and electrical engineering (ACEE) book series | |
| 500 | |a "Premier reference source" | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index. | ||
| 520 | |a "This book examines the concepts behind blockchain and the potential applications of the technology to improve the lives of the poor in emerging markets"-- |c Provided by publisher. | ||
| 520 | |a Emerging technologies continue to affect a variety of industries, making processes more effective and efficient. However, they also impact society by promoting opportunities to encourage social change and socioeconomic advancement. Blockchain is one that is already influencing third world countries and disrupting the globe. Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential research publication that provides insight into advancements being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization and is ideal for policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, government officials, economists, and financial experts seeking current and relevant research on evolving blockchain technologies. | ||
| 588 | 0 | |a Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 31, 2019). | |
| 505 | 0 | |a Chapter 1. Introduction: how frontier technologies are changing our world -- Chapter 2. Blockchain introduced -- Chapter 3. Blockchain, the digital state, and the new world order -- Chapter 4. Emerging markets: the innovative first movers -- Chapter 5. Transforming cities -- Chapter 6. Can blockchain really help the poor?: if so, who is trying to? -- Chapter 7. Refugees and humanitarian settings -- Chapter 8. Blockchain for universal health coverage -- Chapter 9. Donors and international organisations -- Chapter 10. The emerging future. | |
| 653 | 0 | |a Blockchains (Databases) |x Social aspects. | |
| 653 | 0 | |a Blockchains (Databases) |x Economic aspects. | |
| 653 | 0 | |a Digital currency |x Social aspects. | |
| 653 | 0 | |a Digital currency |x Economic aspects. | |
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| 700 | 1 | |a Cooper, Nichola, |9 913254 | |
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