Explore the fascinating world of 'The Internet of Things' with this insightful book by Graham Meikle and Mercedes Bunz. As more devices like smartphones, vehicles, and home appliances connect to digital networks, they become capable of sensing their surroundings and communicating vital information. This transformative technology is reshaping our daily lives, enhancing convenience, and creating new opportunities for interaction and connectivity. However, the book also addresses critical concerns such as ubiquitous surveillance, data privacy, and the commercialization of personal information. At 192 pages, this essential resource delves into the implications of the Internet of Things from a media and communication perspective, making it a perfect addition to your collection or reading list if you're a student, professional, or enthusiast of technology and society. Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, this brand-new book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the profound changes brought about by our networked existence. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517466
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192


Description:
More objects and devices are connected to digital networks than ever before. Things - from your phone to your car, from the heating to the lights in your house - have gathered the ability to sense their environments and create information about what is happening. Things have become media, able to both generate and communicate information. This has become known as 'the internet of things'.


In this accessible introduction, Graham Meikle and Mercedes Bunz observe its promises of convenience and the breaking of new frontiers in communication. They also raise urgent questions regarding ubiquitous surveillance and information security, as well as the transformation of intimate personal information into commercial data.


Discussing the internet of things from a media and communication perspective, this book is an important resource for courses analysing the internet and society, and essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the rapidly changing roles of our networked lives.