{"product_id":"information-for-sustainable-development-by-g-g-chowdhury-9781783306664","title":"Information for Sustainable Development","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation for Sustainable Development\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark publication that examines the perspectives, challenges, and progress towards achieving the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of information science. Written by an author team with extensive experience in the research and practice of information and sustainability, the book provides a thorough introduction to the SDGs and the impact of information, data, people, and society on measuring performance and assessing progress in achieving the SDG goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSplit into four distinct sections, the book provides an introduction to the landscape for information, data, and metadata in the context of the SDGs, before exploring key topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ehow metadata is used in measuring progress and success, and the challenges and complexities of calculation methods and the interpretation of data\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edigital literacy and the digital divide across different countries and regions, and how critical information skills are in achieving success in the SDGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003especific human and social challenges associated with the SDGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eeducation for sustainable development and the role of environmental literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ean examination of the research and development in the information sector around green libraries, climate change, and sustainability, including a proposed research and training framework for future information science research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in information and computer sciences as well as disciplines such as politics, business, and education. It will provide inspiration and new discussions on how the information, data, people, and societal elements of the SDGs should be considered and embedded in future research and training activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606253191404,"sku":"9781783306664","price":141.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783306664-information-for-sustainable-development.jpg?v=1778148216","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/information-for-sustainable-development-by-g-g-chowdhury-9781783306664","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}