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Handbook of Research on Social Dimensions of Semantic Technologies and Web Services (2 Volumes)
Edited By: Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal; Eva F. Oliveira, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal; Antonio J. Tavares, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal; Luis G. Ferreira, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal
Description:
The impact of IT on society, organizations, and individuals is growing as the power of the Web harnesses collective intelligence and knowledge.

The Handbook of Research on Social Dimensions of Semantic Technologies and Web Services discusses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to this new technology, transforming the way we use information and knowledge. This Handbook of Research is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, and professionals with an interest in these significant technologies.

Key Features:
  • 80 authoritative contributions by the world’s leading experts in semantic technologies and Web services
  • Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field
  • More than 950 references to existing literature and research on semantic technologies and Web services
  • A compendium of over 200 key terms with detailed definitions
  • Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals
  • Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to semantic technologies and Web services