Information Systems and the Environment

Author/creator Compton, W. Dale Author
Other author Richards, Deanna J. Author
Other author Allenby, Braden R. Author
Other author National Academy of Engineering Staff.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington : National Academies Press
Description238 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in.
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Summary Annotation This text presents a selection of papers from a July 1997 workshop focusing on the role of knowledge and information technology, held by the National Academy of Engineering as part of its program on technology and sustainable development. Fourteen essays are grouped into sections on the information technology revolution and industrial ecology, information systems within individual corporations, and examples of evolving relationships between corporations and society as a whole. A sampling of topics: intellectual property rights in data, knowledge sharing, environmental knowledge for competitive advantage, and public access to environmental information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2001093506
ISBN9780309062435
ISBN0309062438 (Perfect) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780309062435
Stock number00017961

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