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The Bible Doesn't Say That: 40 Biblical Mistranslations, Misconceptions, and Other Misunderstandings
by Joel M. HoffmanA “witty and accessible look at Scripture” that explores what the Bible meant before two millennia of mistranslations and misinterpretations (Publishers Weekly, starred review).In this fascinating book, acclaimed translator and biblical scholar Dr. Joel M. Hoffman walks the reader through dozens of mistranslations, misconceptions, and other misunderstandings about the Bible. In forty short, straightforward chapters, he covers morality, lifestyle, theology, and biblical imagery, including:The Bible doesn’t call homosexuality a sin, and doesn’t advocate for the one-man-one-woman model of the family that has been dubbed “biblical.” The Bible’s famous “beat their swords into plowshares” is matched by the militaristic “beat your plowshares into swords.”The often-cited New Testament quotation “God so loved the world” is a mistranslation, as are the titles “Son of Man” and “Son of God.”The Ten Commandments don’t prohibit killing or coveting.What does the Bible say about violence? About the Rapture? About keeping kosher? About marriage and divorce? Hoffman provides answers to all of these and more, succinctly explaining how so many pivotal biblical answers came to be misunderstood.
The Bible, Homer, and the Search for Meaning in Ancient Myths: Why We Would Be Better Off With Homer’s Gods (Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies)
by John HeathThe Bible, Homer, and the Search for Meaning in Ancient Myths explores and compares the most influential sets of divine myths in Western culture: the Homeric pantheon and Yahweh, the God of the Old Testament. Heath argues that not only does the God of the Old Testament bear a striking resemblance to the Olympians, but also that the Homeric system rejected by the Judeo-Christian tradition offers a better model for the human condition. The universe depicted by Homer and populated by his gods is one that creates a unique and powerful responsibility – almost directly counter to that evoked by the Bible—for humans to discover ethical norms, accept death as a necessary human limit, develop compassion to mitigate a tragic existence, appreciate frankly both the glory and dangers of sex, and embrace and respond courageously to an indifferent universe that was clearly not designed for human dominion. Heath builds on recent work in biblical and classical studies to examine the contemporary value of mythical deities. Judeo-Christian theologians over the millennia have tried to explain away Yahweh’s Olympian nature while dismissing the Homeric deities for the same reason Greek philosophers abandoned them: they don’t live up to preconceptions of what a deity should be. In particular, the Homeric gods are disappointingly plural, anthropomorphic, and amoral (at best). But Heath argues that Homer’s polytheistic apparatus challenges us to live meaningfully without any help from the divine. In other words, to live well in Homer’s tragic world – an insight gleaned by Achilles, the hero of the Iliad – one must live as if there were no gods at all. The Bible, Homer, and the Search for Meaning in Ancient Myths should change the conversation academics in classics, biblical studies, theology and philosophy have – especially between disciplines – about the gods of early Greek epic, while reframing on a more popular level the discussion of the role of ancient myth in shaping a thoughtful life.
La Biblia Godínez
by Álvaro GordoaImagen profesional para sobrevivir al apocalipsis de la oficina y triunfar en el cielo laboral. En el principio Dios creó los cielos y la tierra. Luego puso hierba verde y creó los monstruos marinos y demás especies; para crear finalmente al hombre, a su imagen y semejanza. Hembra y varón fueron creados, cayeron en pecado, se pusieron un traje gris y colgaron en sus cinturas un gafete como lastre... así es como nació el Godín. Ya sea que estés en el Génesis elaborando tu CV o renunciando en pleno Apocalipsis, La Biblia Godínez te llenará de útiles recomendaciones de imagen pública para hacer de tu entorno laboral un lugar de grandes oportunidades para tu crecimiento profesional. Pasando por Los 10 Mandamientos de la imagen profesional como #Santificarás las fiestas corporativas# y #No desearás a la mujer ni al hombre de tu cubículo# o Los 7 Pecados capitales de la oficina como #La gula# que provoca el Mal del puerco o #La avaricia# que te ayudará a pedir aumentos y ganar más; La Biblia Godínez es un texto indispensable para quien desea ascender a los cielos profesionales y convertirse en una deidad de la oficina. Entre otras cosas aprenderás a: - Prepararte exitosamente para una entrevista de trabajo. - Producirte físicamente para trabajar. - Ganarte a tus jefes para ascender en la organización. - Comportarte eficientemente en juntas y citas de negocios. - Lidiar con envidias, crisis y hasta romances de oficina. ¡Qué esperas, pasa de ser un Godín a un God-IN!
La Biblia Godínez
by Álvaro GordoaImagen profesional para sobrevivir al apocalipsis de la oficina y triunfar en el cielo laboral. En el principio Dios creó los cielos y la tierra. Luego puso hierba verde y creó los monstruos marinos y demás especies; para crear finalmente al hombre, a su imagen y semejanza. Hembra y varón fueron creados, cayeron en pecado, se pusieron un traje gris y colgaron en sus cinturas un gafete como lastre... así es como nació el Godín. Ya sea que estés en el Génesis elaborando tu CV o renunciando en pleno Apocalipsis, La Biblia Godínez te llenará de útiles recomendaciones de imagen pública para hacer de tu entorno laboral un lugar de grandes oportunidades para tu crecimiento profesional. Pasando por Los 10 Mandamientos de la imagen profesional como #Santificarás las fiestas corporativas# y #No desearás a la mujer ni al hombre de tu cubículo# o Los 7 Pecados capitales de la oficina como #La gula# que provoca el Mal del puerco o #La avaricia# que te ayudará a pedir aumentos y ganar más; La Biblia Godínez es un texto indispensable para quien desea ascender a los cielos profesionales y convertirse en una deidad de la oficina. Entre otras cosas aprenderás a: - Prepararte exitosamente para una entrevista de trabajo. - Producirte físicamente para trabajar. - Ganarte a tus jefes para ascender en la organización. - Comportarte eficientemente en juntas y citas de negocios. - Lidiar con envidias, crisis y hasta romances de oficina. ¡Qué esperas, pasa de ser un Godín a un God-IN!
Bibliography and Modern Book Production: Notes and sources for student librarians, printers, booksellers, stationers, book-collectors
by Percy FreerBibliography and Modern Book Production is a fascinating historic journey through the fields of print history, librarianship and publishing. It covers key developments from 1494 to 1949 in bibliography and book production from the history of scripts and paper manufacture to the origins of typefaces and printing. Although not a textbook, the book was a guide for library students in the 1950s on the essential literature of librarianship.As the first librarian appointed to Wits University in 1929, Percy Freer’s near encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject of bibliography enabled him to develop a key resource for relevant library examinations in South Africa and abroad. Due to its immense value as a historic record, and to acknowledge Freer’s contributions as scholar, librarian and publisher, it is being reissued as part of the Wits University Press Re/Presents series to make it accessible to scholars in book histories, publishing studies and information science.
The Bid Manager's Handbook
by David NicksonThis title was first published in 2003. Winning significant business on the right terms is an increasingly complex, challenging and time-consuming task, and a successful bid is a vital part of any business offering its services or products to another. This book aims to help you to enhance the probability of success in winning bids at the desired margins and to set-up and run effectively a bid management team. Aimed at two main groups of readers (sales staff managing multi-disciplinary bid teams and project and technical managers who find themselves managing a bid to support a sales campaign) it's a resource for the battle to win new business. Taking an extremely practical approach and using real life examples David Nickson leads the reader through every stage of planning for, producing and delivering a bid: knowing what needs to be done; knowing how to present the information to the prospective client effectively; gaining the writing and editorial skills needed to put a sales case across; identifying the skills that are needed to manage a bid. It also shows how to save time - the most important commodity in any bid as it is always a scarce resource - without affecting quality.
Biden: The Obama Years and the Battle for the Soul of America
by David LienemannThe visual chronicle of Joe Biden's eight years as vice president to Barack Obama, revealing in intimate detail who the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee is as a leader, father, friend, and future President This book captures the core of who Joe Biden is as a lifelong public servant, and who he would be as America's next President--featuring photographs from his eight years as one of America's most consequential vice presidents and partner to Barack Obama. These visually arresting photographs and behind-the-scenes stories show Biden stepping into his own as a leader ready to guide a nation in distress. They also reveal a new dimension to Biden's humanity--as a man whose decency and kindness shines through both tragedy and triumph, whose working-class roots inform his values, and whose candor and approachability enable him to connect with citizens of all kinds. This book traces Biden's vice presidency in unprecedented detail, shedding light on who he is as a political leader and patriot, and also as a father, husband, and friend. It will delight and fascinate readers who yearn for the return of honesty and ethics to the nation's highest offices. As we draw closer to the 2020 presidential elections, this portrait of one of the most influential names in American politics is more timely and important than ever.
Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era
by John Rossman Kevin McCaffreyThe Executive Playbook to Lead Business Growth, Innovation and Transformation.The first leadership book for the age of artificial intelligence, equipping leaders with principles and tactics to achieve audacious outcomes and solve complex problems, while smartly managing the inherent risks of bold moves. Applying this playbook will impact your business and, just as critically, propel and protect your career as a bold transformational executive. Co-authored by John Rossman, author of The Amazon Way and Think Like Amazon, and Kevin McCaffrey, seasoned executives from Amazon, Google, and T-Mobile. This fast-moving book melds their direct leadership experiences with comprehensive research and authentic stories. Actionable insights include: Pinpointing Growth Opportunities: Identify your customer's primary frustrations and unmet needs with standout features, forming the foundation for sustainable business growth. Mastering Strategic Communication: Develop skills to ensure alignment, clarity, and vital stakeholder involvement through effective strategic communication. Prioritizing through High-Impact Experimentation: Implement cost-effective, swift, and impactful experimentation methods, utilizing memos and debates for maximum effect. Redefining Cost Models for Winning Business Models: Learn to innovate cost structures alongside improving customer experiences for a transformative impact on your business. Overcoming Inertia and Analysis Paralysis: Discover tactics to break free from conventional pace and decision-making traps by creating focused teams and unique operational environments. Maximizing Return on Effort: Craft a governance approach that provides high quality, timely signals for your strategic endeavors without the usual bureaucratic overhead. With your book purchase you also get a trove of resources including practical frameworks, real-world examples, a Big Bet journal, generative AI prompts , and a Big Bet GPT. These tools are designed to drive active integration of the principles of Big Bet Leadership in your business.
The Big Book of Dashboards: Visualizing Your Data Using Real-world Business Scenarios
by Andy Cotgreave Jeffrey Shaffer Steve WexlerThe definitive reference book with real-world solutions you won't find anywhere else The Big Book of Dashboards presents a comprehensive reference for those tasked with building or overseeing the development of business dashboards. Comprising dozens of examples that address different industries and departments (healthcare, transportation, finance, human resources, marketing, customer service, sports, etc.) and different platforms (print, desktop, tablet, smartphone, and conference room display) The Big Book of Dashboards is the only book that matches great dashboards with real-world business scenarios. By organizing the book based on these scenarios and offering practical and effective visualization examples, The Big Book of Dashboards will be the trusted resource that you open when you need to build an effective business dashboard. In addition to the scenarios there's an entire section of the book that is devoted to addressing many practical and psychological factors you will encounter in your work. It's great to have theory and evidenced-based research at your disposal, but what will you do when somebody asks you to make your dashboard 'cooler' by adding packed bubbles and donut charts? The expert authors have a combined 30-plus years of hands-on experience helping people in hundreds of organizations build effective visualizations. They have fought many 'best practices' battles and having endured bring an uncommon empathy to help you, the reader of this book, survive and thrive in the data visualization world. A well-designed dashboard can point out risks, opportunities, and more; but common challenges and misconceptions can make your dashboard useless at best, and misleading at worst. The Big Book of Dashboards gives you the tools, guidance, and models you need to produce great dashboards that inform, enlighten, and engage.
The Big Book of Irony
by Jon WinokurJon Winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oft-confused concepts that many think are ironic.He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relate-able examples from pop culture. * "Irony in Action" looks at irony in language, both verbal and visual, while "Bastions of Irony" and "Masters of Irony" look at institutions and individuals steeped in irony, though not always intentionally. PLUS:* The Annals of Irony looks at irony, and its lack thereof, throughout history. A delight for anyone with a smart, dark sense of humor.
The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks: How to Build a Résumé, Conquer the Interview, and Land Your Dream Job
by Editors of the American Library Association Brenda Bernstein John Henry WeissA helpful compendium of tips and tricks to land the perfect job! In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace. Some of the information that this book will explain: Which questions you should be asking yourself while researching the marketHow to craft an effective cover letterThe importance of a simple resume formatHow to negotiate a job offerHow to build your own businessAnd so much more! Whether you're entry-level or nearing the peak of your career, The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks is the book for you!
The Big Book of Restorative Justice: Four Classic Justice & Peacebuilding Books in One Volume (Justice and Peacebuilding)
by Howard Zehr Allan MacRae Kay Pranis Lorraine Stutzman AmstutzThe four most popular restorative justice books in the Justice & Peacebuilding series—The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated, The Little Book of Victim Offender Conferencing, The Little Book of Family Group Conferences, and The Little Book of Circle Processes—in one affordable volume. And now with a new foreword from Howard Zehr, one of the founders of restorative justice!Restorative justice, with its emphasis on identifying the justice needs of everyone involved in a crime, is a worldwide movement of growing influence that is helping victims and communities heal while holding criminals accountable for their actions. This is not a soft-on-crime, feel-good philosophy, but rather a concrete effort to bring justice and healing to everyone involved in a crime. Circle processes draw from the Native American tradition of gathering in a circle to solve problems as a community. Peacemaking circles are used in neighborhoods, in schools, in the workplace, and in social services to support victims of all kinds, resolve behavior problems, and create positive climates.Each book is written by a scholar at the forefront of these movements, making this important reading for classrooms, community leaders, and anyone involved with conflict resolution.
The Big Book of Words That Sell: 1200 Words and Phrases That Every Salesperson and Marketer Should Know and Use
by Robert W. BlyThe language you need to sell and succeed, from America’s top copywriter.Robert W. Bly is a self-made multi-millionaire and brings in six figures of sales annually from marketing and selling his own products, not to mention more than half a million from his freelance writing. He’s been a professional copywriter for nearly forty years and has been named America’s best copywriter. And now he’s drawing back the curtain and revealing hundreds of proven words and phrases that can help you:Grab the reader’s attention.Convey a sense of urgency.Communicate what’s special, different, and unique about your product.Boost response with proven time-tested offers.Arouse the reader’s curiosity.Overcome buyer objections.Announce something new.Move the reader emotionally.Create a perception of superior product value.Give the reader news.And much more.The Big Book of Words that Sell contains the 1200 words and phrases that have proven to sell most effectively for Bob, and the best situations to employ that language in. Use them to:Sell any product or service.Get connections, followers, and friends on social media.Write social media posts and ads that generate more clicks and conversions.Optimize web pages for Google and other search engines.Write e-mails that get higher open and click-through rates.Become a more powerful and persuasive copywriter.Increase web site traffic and conversion.Generate better return from your Call to Actions (CTA).The Big Book of Words that Sell: 1200 Words and Phrases That Every Salesperson and Marketer Should Know and Use is your guide to the world’s most persuasive words and phrases—and how to leverage them to sell your product.
Big Crisis Data
by Carlos CastilloSocial media is an invaluable source of time-critical information during a crisis. However, emergency response and humanitarian relief organizations that would like to use this information struggle with an avalanche of social media messages that exceeds human capacity to process. Emergency managers, decision makers, and affected communities can make sense of social media through a combination of machine computation and human compassion - expressed by thousands of digital volunteers who publish, process, and summarize potentially life-saving information. This book brings together computational methods from many disciplines: natural language processing, semantic technologies, data mining, machine learning, network analysis, human-computer interaction, and information visualization, focusing on methods that are commonly used for processing social media messages under time-critical constraints, and offering more than 500 references to in-depth information.
Big Data: Techniques and Technologies in Geoinformatics
by Hassan A. KarimiBig data has always been a major challenge in geoinformatics as geospatial data come in various types and formats, new geospatial data are acquired very fast, and geospatial databases are inherently very large. And while there have been advances in hardware and software for handling big data, they often fall short of handling geospatial big data ef
Big Data Analyses, Services, and Smart Data (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #899)
by Wookey Lee Carson K. Leung Aziz NasridinovThis book covers topics like big data analyses, services, and smart data. It contains (i) invited papers, (ii) selected papers from the Sixth International Conference on Big Data Applications and Services (BigDAS 2018), as well as (iii) extended papers from the Sixth IEEE International Conference on Big Data and Smart Computing (IEEE BigComp 2019). The aim of BigDAS is to present innovative results, encourage academic and industrial interaction, and promote collaborative research in the field of big data worldwide. BigDAS 2018 was held in Zhengzhou, China, on August 19–22, 2018, and organized by the Korea Big Data Service Society and TusStar. The goal of IEEE BigComp, initiated by Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers (KIISE), is to provide an international forum for exchanging ideas and information on current studies, challenges, research results, system developments, and practical experiences in the emerging fields of big data and smart computing. IEEE BigComp 2019 was held in Kyoto, Japan, on February 27–March 02, 2019, and co-sponsored by IEEE and KIISE.
Big Data Analytics and Data Science: Proceedings of Eighth International Conference on Information System Design and Intelligent Applications (ISDIA 2024), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1106)
by Vikrant Bhateja Hong Lin Milan Simic Jinshan Tang Vustikayala Sivakumar ReddyThis book presents a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers from the 8th International Conference on Information System Design and Intelligent Applications (ISDIA 2024), held in Dubai, UAE, from 3 - 4 January 2024. It covers a wide range of topics in computer science and information technology, including data mining and data warehousing, high-performance computing, parallel and distributed computing, computational intelligence, soft computing, big data, cloud computing, grid computing, cognitive computing, and information security.
Big Data Analytics for Cyber-Physical Systems
by Shiyan Hu Bei YuThis book highlights research and survey articles dedicated to big data techniques for cyber-physical system (CPS), which addresses the close interactions and feedback controls between cyber components and physical components. The book first discusses some fundamental big data problems and solutions in large scale distributed CPSs. The book then addresses the design and control challenges in multiple CPS domains such as vehicular system, smart city, smart building, and digital microfluidic biochips. This book also presents the recent advances and trends in the maritime simulation system and the flood defence system.
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Finance: Increasing Personalization and Trust in Digital Finance using Big Data and AI
by John Soldatos Dimosthenis KyriazisThis open access book presents how cutting-edge digital technologies like Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain are set to disrupt the financial sector. The book illustrates how recent advances in these technologies facilitate banks, FinTech, and financial institutions to collect, process, analyze, and fully leverage the very large amounts of data that are nowadays produced and exchanged in the sector. To this end, the book also describes some more the most popular Big Data, AI and Blockchain applications in the sector, including novel applications in the areas of Know Your Customer (KYC), Personalized Wealth Management and Asset Management, Portfolio Risk Assessment, as well as variety of novel Usage-based Insurance applications based on Internet-of-Things data. Most of the presented applications have been developed, deployed and validated in real-life digital finance settings in the context of the European Commission funded INFINITECH project, which is a flagship innovation initiative for Big Data and AI in digital finance. This book is ideal for researchers and practitioners in Big Data, AI, banking and digital finance.
Big Data and Blockchain Technology for Secure IoT Applications (Advances in Digital Technologies for Smart Applications)
by Shitharth Selvarajan Gouse Baig Mohammad Sadda Bharath Reddy Balachandran Praveen KumarBig Data and Blockchain Technology for Secure IoT Applications presents a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between two transformative technologies: big data and blockchain, and their integration into securing Internet of Things (IoT) applications. As the IoT landscape continues to expand rapidly, the need for robust security measures becomes paramount to safeguard sensitive data and ensure the integrity of connected devices. This book delves into the synergistic potential of leveraging big data analytics and blockchain’s decentralized ledger system to fortify IoT ecosystems against various cyber threats, ranging from data breaches to unauthorized access. Within this groundbreaking text, readers will uncover the foundational principles underpinning big data analytics and blockchain technology, along with their respective roles in enhancing IoT security. Through insightful case studies and practical examples, this book illustrates how organizations across diverse industries can harness the power of these technologies to mitigate risks and bolster trust in IoT deployments. From real‑time monitoring and anomaly detection to immutable data storage and tamper‑proof transactions, the integration of big data and blockchain offers a robust framework for establishing secure, transparent, and scalable IoT infrastructures. Furthermore, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of IoT security. By bridging the gap between theory and application, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of interconnected devices while safeguarding against emerging cyber threats. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it offers a forward‑thinking perspective on harnessing the transformative potential of big data and blockchain to realize the full promise of the IoT securely.
Big Data Applications and Services 2017: The 4th International Conference on Big Data Applications and Services (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #770)
by Wookey Lee Carson K. LeungThis proceedings volume contains selected papers from the Fourth International Conference on Big Data Applications and Services (BigDAS 2017), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on August 15-18, 2017. Big data has become a core technology providing innovative solutions in many fields including social media, healthcare and manufacturing. The Fourth International Conference on Big Data Applications and Services (BigDAS 2017) presented innovative results, encouraged academic and industrial interaction, and promoted collaborative research in the field of big data worldwide. The conference was organized by the Korea Big Data Services Society and National University of Uzbekistan.
Big Data in Small Slices: Analysis and Visualization for Journalists and Communications Professionals
by Dianne M. Finch-ClaydonThis book offers an engaging and accessible introduction to data visualization for communicators, covering everything from data collection and analysis to the creation of effective data visuals. Straying from the typical "how to visualize data" genre often written for technical audiences, Big Data in Small Slices offers those new to data gathering and visualization the opportunity to better understand data itself. Using the concept of the "data backstory," each chapter features discussions with experts, from marine scientists to pediatricians and city government officials, who produce datasets in their daily work. The reader is guided through the process of designing effective visualizations based on their data, delving into how datasets are produced and vetted, and how to assess their weaknesses and strengths, ultimately offering readers the knowledge needed to produce their own effective data visuals. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in data visualization and storytelling, from journalism and communications students to public relations professionals. A detailed accompanying website features additional material for readers, including links to all the original datasets used in the text, at www.bigdatainsmallslices.com
Big data & Política: De los relatos a los datos. Persuadir en la era de las redes sociales
by Luciano GalupEl primer libro de uno de los analistas de marketing y consultoría con mayor proyección de los últimos años; un análisis pormenorizado de cómo la información se ha convertido en uno de los bienes más valiosos y las redes sociales en el medio esencial para la comunicación política en lo que va del siglo XXI. Vivimos en la era de los datos. Casi toda la actividad humana deja una huella digital que es almacenable y analizable. Los datos y las redes sociales se han convertido en una herramienta clave para la comunicación de nuestras sociedades y también para la orientación del debate público. Una parte cada vez más importante de los recursos de campañas políticas y de gobierno se destinan a las estrategias de análisis de datos y de comunicación digital. También crece el interés de los ciudadanos por el uso de los datos y de las redes sociales como mecanismos de participación y de seducción de voluntades. Casos como el de Cambridge Analytica y Facebook o la popularización de términos como "postverdad" o "noticias falsas" (fake news) amplificaron la difusión y el interés en las estrategias de comunicación política orientadas a redes sociales y la manipulación de información de los usuarios. Luciano Galup, uno de los mayores expertos argentinos en comunicación digital, analiza las transformaciones que estos medios revolucionarios entrañan para la política y para nuestra vida diaria. Explora cómo nos estamos adaptando a un mundo que produce cantidades desproporcionadas de información a velocidades irrefrenables. Estudia cómo se construye un candidato electoral en base a los datos sobre los votantes, en un contexto de fragmentación y microculturas, en el que un político ya no sólo debe saber hablar sino aprender a escuchar; y, a su vez, cómo se garantiza una participación amplia, transparente y genuina de la ciudadanía en el debate público. Y se pregunta, sobre todo, cómo comunicarse más y mejor para devolverle prestigio y credibilidad a la política y a la información, de cara a un mundo nuevo lleno de incertidumbres y grandes posibilidades.
Big Data, Political Campaigning and the Law: Democracy and Privacy in the Age of Micro-Targeting
by Janice Richardson Moira Paterson Normann WitzlebIn this multidisciplinary book, experts from around the globe examine how data-driven political campaigning works, what challenges it poses for personal privacy and democracy, and how emerging practices should be regulated. The rise of big data analytics in the political process has triggered official investigations in many countries around the world, and become the subject of broad and intense debate. Political parties increasingly rely on data analytics to profile the electorate and to target specific voter groups with individualised messages based on their demographic attributes. Political micro-targeting has become a major factor in modern campaigning, because of its potential to influence opinions, to mobilise supporters and to get out votes. The book explores the legal, philosophical and political dimensions of big data analytics in the electoral process. It demonstrates that the unregulated use of big personal data for political purposes not only infringes voters’ privacy rights, but also has the potential to jeopardise the future of the democratic process, and proposes reforms to address the key regulatory and ethical questions arising from the mining, use and storage of massive amounts of voter data. Providing an interdisciplinary assessment of the use and regulation of big data in the political process, this book will appeal to scholars from law, political science, political philosophy and media studies, policy makers and anyone who cares about democracy in the age of data-driven political campaigning.
The Big Empty: Dialogues on Politics, Sex, God, Boxing, Morality, Myth, Poker, and Bad Conscience in America
by Norman Mailer John Buffalo MailerSet against the backdrop of George W. Bush's re-election campaign and the war in Iraq, John asks his father to look back to World War II and explore the parallels that can and cannot be drawn between that time and our current post-9/11 consciousness.