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Community, Competition and Citizen Science: Voluntary Distributed Computing in a Globalized World (Global Connections)

SKU: 9781409452980

4,954.82

Uncover the revolutionary impact of citizen science and voluntary distributed computing. This comprehensive study explores how global networks of volunteers tackle immense computational challenges, making cutting-edge scientific research accessible and affordable. Through in-depth ethnographic data, the book examines the social dynamics, motivations, and cooperative structures that drive these online communities. It’s an indispensable read for students and professionals in sociology, political science, communication, and computing in India, offering vital insights into globalization and the future of collaborative knowledge creation.

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