big data in a turbulent world Mosco, Vincent 1948- creator text bibliography cou 2014 monographic eng

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x, 273 pages ; 23 cm Cloud computing and big data are arguably the most significant forces in information technology today. In the wake of revelations about National Security Agency (NSA) activities, many of which occur "in the cloud", this book offers both enlightenment and a critical view. Vincent Mosco explores where the cloud originated, what it means, and how important it is for business, government and citizens. He describes the The cloud ate my homework -- From the computer utility to cloud computing -- Selling the cloud sublime -- Dark clouds -- Big data and cloud culture. Vincent Mosco. Includes bibliographical references and index. Cloud computing Social aspects Computación en la nube Computación en la nube Aspectos sociales Big data Social aspects Big data Aspectos sociales Privacy, Right of Derecho a la privacidad QA 76.9 M896t 2014 004.67/82 9781612056166 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1612056164 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2013046088 DLC 140214 20230411090757.0 18043339 eng