foundations and frameworks Rooney, David creator Rooney, David 1959- text bibliography enk Cheltenham, UK Northampton, MA Edward Elgar c2003 2003 monographic eng

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xxv, 181 p. : ill. ; 25 cm Knowledge is a product of human social systems and, therefore, the foundations of the knowledge-based economy are social and cultural. Communication is central to knowledge creation and diffusion and this book highlights specific social and cultural conditions that can enhance the communication, use and creation of knowledge in a society. What is knowledge?; defining the knowledge economy; the global context of the knowledge economy; complexity and changing knowledge systems; micro contexts -- decision making and risk; foundations for knowledge-related policy; beyond information policy; knowledge policies and the role of government in the 21st century; epilogue. David Rooney ... [et al.] Includes bibliographical references (p 157-173) and index Information policy Economic aspects Information society Knowledge management Knowledge, Sociology of Political planning 306.4/2 1840643404 2003040834 030129 20181127183319.0 7282