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Critical Hits: Writers Playing Video Games
by J. Robert Lennon Carmen Maria MachadoFrom the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves. This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado, who edited the anthology alongside J. Robert Lennon. In these pages, writer-gamers find solace from illness and grief, test ideas about language, bodies, power, race, and technology, and see their experiences and identities reflected in―or complicated by―the interactive virtual worlds they inhabit. Elissa Washuta immerses herself in The Last of Us during the first summer of the pandemic. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah describes his last goodbye to his father with the help of Disco Elysium. Jamil Jan Kochai remembers being an Afghan American teenager killing Afghan insurgents in Call of Duty. Also included are a comic by MariNaomi about her time as a video game producer; a deep dive into “portal fantasy” movies about video games by Charlie Jane Anders; and new work by Alexander Chee, Hanif Abdurraqib, Larissa Pham, and many more.
Critical Incident Management
by Alan B. SterneckertMost businesses are aware of the danger posed by malicious network intruders and other internal and external security threats. Unfortunately, in many cases the actions they have taken to secure people, information and infrastructure from outside attacks are inefficient or incomplete. Responding to security threats and incidents requires a competent
Critical Information Infrastructure Protection and the Law: An Overview of Key Issues
by Committee on Critical Information Infrastructure ProtectionAll critical infrastructures are increasingly dependent on the information infrastructure for information management, communications, and control functions. Protection of the critical information infrastructure (CIIP), therefore, is of prime concern. To help with this step, the National Academy of Engineering asked the NRC to assess the various legal issues associated with CIIP. These issues include incentives and disincentives for information sharing between the public and private sectors, and the role of FOIA and antitrust laws as a barrier or facilitator to progress. The report also provides a preliminary analysis of the role of criminal law, liability law, and the establishment of best practices, in encouraging various stakeholders to secure their computer systems and networks.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 12th International Conference, Critis 2017, Lucca, Italy, October 8-13, 2017, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10707)
by Gregorio D'Agostino Antonio ScalaThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 12th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 201, held in Lucca, Italy, in October 2017. The 21 full papers and 4 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. They present innovative research and explore new challenges in the field of critical information infrastructures protection (C(I)IP) and deal with multi-disciplinary approaches to relevant C(I)IP problems.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 16th International Conference, CRITIS 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 27–29, 2021, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13139)
by Dimitri Percia David Alain Mermoud Thomas MaillartThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2021, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, during September 27-29, 2021.The 12 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: protection of cyber-physical systems and industrial control systems (ICS); C(I)IP organization, (strategic) management and legal aspects; human factor, security awareness and crisis management for C(I)IP and critical services; and future, TechWatch and forecast for C(I)IP and critical services.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 9th International Conference, CRITIS 2014, Limassol, Cyprus, October 13-15, 2014, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #8985)
by Georgios Ellinas Elias Kyriakides Christos G. Panayiotou Marios M. PolycarpouThis bookconstitutes revised selected papers from the 9th International Conference onCritical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2014, held in Limassol,Cyprus, in October 2014. The 20 fulland 19 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed andselected from 74 submissions. They are organized in topical sections named:cyber-physical systems and sensor networks; security of water systems; powerand energy system security; security and recovery policies, cyber security; andsecurity tools and protocols.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 17th International Conference, CRITIS 2022, Munich, Germany, September 14–16, 2022, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13723)
by Bernhard Hämmerli Udo Helmbrecht Wolfgang Hommel Leonhard Kunczik Stefan PicklThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2022, which took place in Munich, Germany, during September 14–16, 2022.The 16 full papers and 4 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: protection of cyber-physical systems and industrial control systems (ICS); C(I)IP organization, (strategic) management and legal aspects; human factor, security awareness and crisis management for C(I)IP and critical services; and future, TechWatch and forecast for C(I)IP and critical services.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 13th International Conference, CRITIS 2018, Kaunas, Lithuania, September 24-26, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11260)
by Eric Luiijf Inga Žutautaitė Bernhard M. HämmerliThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 13th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2018, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, in September 2018.The 16 full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. They are grouped in the following topical sections: advanced analysis of critical energy systems, strengthening urban resilience, securing internet of things and industrial control systems, need and tool sets for industrial control system security, and advancements in governance and resilience of critical infrastructures.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 14th International Conference, CRITIS 2019, Linköping, Sweden, September 23–25, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11777)
by Simin Nadjm-TehraniThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 14th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2019, held in Linköping, Sweden, in September 2019.The 10 full papers and 5 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. They are grouped in the following topical sections: Invited Papers, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Resilience and Mitigation Short Papers, and Industry and Practical Experience Reports.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 19th International Conference, CRITIS 2024, Rome, Italy, September 18–20, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15549)
by Gabriele Oliva Stefano Panzieri Bernhard Hämmerli Federica Pascucci Luca FaramondiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 18–20, 2024. The 24 full papers were included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The presentations mainly revolved around cyber security, cyber-physical systems, climate change and natural threats.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 18th International Conference, CRITIS 2023, Helsinki Region, Finland, September 13–15, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14599)
by Stefan Pickl Bernhard Hämmerli Päivi Mattila Annaleena SevillanoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2023, held in Helsinki region, Finland, during September 13–15 2023. The 13 full papers and 3 short papers and one Paper in Progress were carefully selected from 25 submissions. The conference addressed four scientific focus areas, namely information, infrastructures, security and hybrid threats in an interdisciplinary manner and specifically in the context-based analyses and complex optimization methods.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 15th International Conference, CRITIS 2020, Bristol, UK, September 2–3, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12332)
by Awais Rashid Peter PopovThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 15th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2020, held in Bristol, UK*, in September 2020. The 5 full papers and 1 short paper presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. They are grouped in the following topical sections: invited papers, attacks and vulnerabilities, threat modelling and monitoring, and networks and IoT. *The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 10th International Conference, CRITIS 2015, Berlin, Germany, October 5-7, 2015, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9578)
by Marianthi Theocharidou Erich Rome Stephen WolthusenThis book constitutesrevised selected papers from the 10th International Conference on CriticalInformation Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2015, held in Berlin, Germany, inOctober 2015. The 18 full and 6short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from54 submissions. They are organized in topical sections named: critical informationinfrastructure protection; critical infrastructure resilience assessment; emergencymanagement: critical infrastructure preparedness; modelling, simulation and analysisapproaches; electric grid protection and resilience; and CIPRNet young CRITIS awardcandidate papers.
Critical Information Infrastructures Security: 11th International Conference, CRITIS 2016, Paris, France, October 10–12, 2016, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10242)
by Stephen Wolthusen Roberto Setola Grigore Havarneanu Hypatia NassopoulosThis volume contains the proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Critical Information Infrastructure Security (CRITIS 2008), which was held - tober 13-15, 2008 in Villa Mondragone (Rome), Italy, and was co-organized by AIIC (The Italian Society of Critical Infrastructures Experts) and ENEA (The Italian National Agency for New Technology, Energy and the Environment). This year's workshop was focused on an interdisciplinary and multifaced - alogue about the third millennium security strategies for critical information infrastructures (CII) and their protection (CIP). The aim was to explore the new challenges posed by the CII, bringing together researchersand professionals from universities, private companies and public administrations interested in all security-related aspects, and actively involved in the scienti?c communities at a national, European and trans-European level. More than 70 papers were submitted to the conference, which were screened by a very selective double-blind review process to identify the 39 papers selected for presentation, based on their signi?cance, novelty and technical quality. - visions were not checked and the authors bear full responsibility for the content of their papers. CRITIS 2008 also had six outstanding invited speakers: Erol Gelenbe (- perial College, UK), Massoud Amin (University of Minnesota, USA), George Apostolakis(MIT, USA), AndreaValboni(Microsoft, Italy), SujeetShenoi(U- versity of Tulsa, USA) and Angelo Marino (DG Information Society and Media, European Commission).
Critical Infrastructure: Understanding Its Component Parts, Vulnerabilities, Operating Risks, and Interdependencies
by Tyson MacaulayCritical Infrastructure (CI) is fundamental to the functioning of a modern economy, and consequently, maintaining CI security is paramount. However, despite all the security technology available for threats and risks to CI, this crucial area often generates more fear than rational discussion. Apprehension unfortunately prompts many involved in CI p
Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
by Robert Radvanovsky Allan McdougallCritical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Fifth Edition represents a continuation of research and recommendations from the past editions that spans nearly twenty years of focusing on critical infrastructure (CI) protection. Over that time, the operating, threat, and technical environments have changed drastically. The doctrines that have guided practitioners across various domains have also evolved due to changing demands. This is a natural result when doctrines collide and gradually evolve toward, and coalesce into, a singular understanding of an issue. Those who have practiced in this domain have seen these collisions in the past - an example being the convergence of physical security and cyber information and operational) technologies security. It is with this backdrop and understanding of the domain that the authors not only describe the current state of affairs, but also provide a means through which researchers and participants - such as practitioners, students, industry stakeholders, owners, and operators in various government and private CI sectors - can look at trends and changes the in the domain that may not be apparent elsewhere. The authors identify shifts in today’s environment that move the thinking away from simply the robustness of systems to their adaptability and resilience. They outline design processes that, likewise, are evolving away from the simple adoption of best practices to risk-based management and even towards structures based on engineering-driven principles. These changes are not occurring at a unified pace and the differences can result in tensions between certain communities. However, the debate itself is indicative of the critical thinking that is beginning to take hold within each infrastructure domain. Critical Infrastructure, Fifth Edition continues to critically examine the evolving importance of our critical infrastructure to our society - recognizing the underpinning value of cyber technology and how physical infrastructures and delivery models impact and affect people and society.
Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness,
by Robert S. Radvanovsky Allan McDougallThis edition of Critical Infrastructure presents a culmination of ongoing research and real-work experience, building upon previous editions. Since the first edition of this work, the domain has seen significant evolutions in terms of operational needs, environmental challenges and threats – both emerging and evolving. This work expands upon the previous works and maintains its focus on those efforts vital to securing the safety and security of populations. The world continues to see a shift from a force-protection model to one more focused on resilience. This process has been exacerbated and challenged as societies face increased instability in weather and arguably climate, a destabilized geopolitical situation, and continuing economic instability. Various levels—ranging from international oversight to individual actions—continue to work towards new approaches and tools that can assist in meeting this challenge. This work keeps pace with the key changes that have occurred since previous editions and continues to provide insight into emerging and potential issues. Expanding from historical research, major areas of interest such as climate change, regulatory oversight, and internal capacity building are explored. This work provides a reference for those that are working to prepare themselves and their organizations for challenges likely to arise over the next decade. In keeping with the fast-changing nature of this field, Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Fourth Edition has been completely revised and fully updated to reflect this shift in focus and to incorporate the latest developments. Presents an overview of some of the emerging challenges and conflicts between the public and private sector; Continues to build the case for organizations to adopt an intelligence-driven and adaptive approach to protecting infrastructure; Presents a unique and new perspective of re-examining baseline requirements against a range of shifting factors, taking a balanced approach between risk-based planning and consequence management; Expands upon the issue of internal and lone-wolf threats that pose additional challenges to a system that continues to focus largely on external threats; and An enhanced and improved view of interdependencies in an increasingly inter-connected and network-enabled world. Preparing for the challenges of increasingly unstable threat and operating environments will pose challenges at all levels. Those involved in ensuring that critical infrastructure protection and assurance efforts function effectively and efficiently—whether as government regulators, business operators, clients of various infrastructure sectors or those seeking to maintain an accountable system – will find insights into less-explored aspects of this challenging field.
Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Light of the Armed Conflicts (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
by Tünde Anna Kovács Zoltán Nyikes Tamás Berek Norbert Daruka László TóthThis book summarizes the latest findings in critical infrastructure protection and related research areas. Armed conflicts and wars are now closer to Europe than at any time in the last several decades, and the protection of critical infrastructures has gained new prominence. This situation has also revealed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the importance of its protection. The development of technologies, cybertechnologies, and digitalization in all aspects of our daily lives implies new security challenges in critical infrastructure protection and security science and this book addresses the four main dimensions of critical infrastructure protection: 1. Physical protection 2. Cybersecurity 3. Political security 4. Individual security The issue of physical security has accompanied humanity since its birth. Nowadays, this issue has become even more important due to technological advances, as this is the security area that people physically experience—physical protection, including protection against explosions and ballistic attacks, but also defense of objects and guaranteeing transportation security. Cyberspace represents the fifth domain of warfare and a central security question in our age. The base of cyberspace defense is high-quality hardware and expert support. With our lives increasingly digital, cybersecurity's core elements include safety awareness and informatics. Political security, the third dimension, is shaped by diverse political ideologies influencing economies, societies, and other aspects of life. This book explores topics such as migration policies, defense against terrorism, national and international security, and public safety.The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide.The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide. The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide. The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide. The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide. The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety, energy supplies, and economic security. Each chapter of this book emphasizes security, focusing on Central Europe while addressing global concerns. Authored by researchers, experts, and scholars, this book is invaluable for Ph.D. students, professionals, and educators worldwide. The fourth dimension, individual security, spans healthcare, food safety
Critical Infrastructure Protection Research: Results of the First Critical Infrastructure Protection Research Project in Hungary (Topics in Intelligent Engineering and Informatics #12)
by László Nádai József PadányiThis bookpresents recent research in the recognition of vulnerabilities of nationalsystems and assets which gained special attention for the CriticalInfrastructures in the last two decades. The book concentrates on R&Dactivities in the relation of Critical Infrastructures focusing on enhancingthe performance of services as well as the level of security. The objectives ofthe book are based on a project entitled "Critical InfrastructureProtection Researches" (TÁMOP-4. 2. 1. B-11/2/KMR-2011-0001) whichconcentrated on innovative UAV solutions, robotics, cybersecurity, surfaceengineering, and mechatornics and technologies providing safe operations ofessential assets. This report is summarizing the methodologies and effortstaken to fulfill the goals defined. The project has been performed by theconsortium of the Óbuda University and the National University of PublicService.
Critical Infrastructure Protection, Risk Management, and Resilience: A Policy Perspective
by Nancy E. Marion Kelley CroninCritical Infrastructure Protection and Risk Management covers the history of risk assessment, crtical infrastructure protection, and the various structures that make up the homeland security enterprise. The authors examine risk assessment in the public and private sectors, the evolution of laws and regulations, and the policy challenges facing the 16 critical infrastructure sectors. The book will take a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding risk assessment and the challenges facing decision makers who must make risk assessment choices.
Critical Infrastructure Protection XVII: 17th IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference, ICCIP 2023, Arlington, VA, USA, March 13–14, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #686)
by Jason Staggs Sujeet ShenoiThe information infrastructure – comprising computers, embedded devices, networks and software systems – is vital to operations in every sector: chemicals, commercial facilities, communications, critical manufacturing, dams, defense industrial base, emergency services, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, government facilities, healthcare and public health, information technology, nuclear reactors, materials and waste, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems. Global business and industry, governments, indeed society itself, cannot function if major components of the critical information infrastructure are degraded, disabled or destroyed. Critical Infrastructure Protection XVII describes original research results and innovative applications in the interdisciplinary field of critical infrastructure protection. Also, it highlights the importance of weaving science, technology and policy in crafting sophisticated, yet practical, solutions that will help secure information, computer and network assets in the various critical infrastructure sectors. Areas of coverage include: Themes and IssuesSmart Grid Risks and ImpactsNetwork and Telecommunications Systems SecurityInfrastructure SecurityAutomobile Security This book is the seventeenth volume in the annual series produced by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 11.10 on Critical Infrastructure Protection, an international community of scientists, engineers, practitioners and policy makers dedicated to advancing research, development and implementation efforts focused on infrastructure protection. The book contains a selection of eleven edited papers from the Seventeenth Annual IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference on Critical Infrastructure Protection, which was held at SRI International, Arlington, Virginia, USA in the spring of 2023. Critical Infrastructure Protection XVII is an important resource for researchers, faculty members and graduate students, as well as for as well as for policy makers, practitioners and other individuals with interests in homeland security.
Critical Infrastructure Protection XVIII: 18th IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference, ICCIP 2024, Arlington, VA, USA, March 18–19, 2024, Proceedings (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #725)
by Jason Staggs Sujeet ShenoiThe cyber infrastructure – comprising computers, embedded devices, networks and software systems – is vital to operations in every sector: chemicals, commercial facilities, communications, critical manufacturing, dams, defense industrial base, emergency services, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, government facilities, healthcare and public health, information technology, nuclear reactors, materials and waste, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems. Global business and industry, governments, indeed society itself, cannot function if major components of the critical infrastructure are degraded, disabled or destroyed.Critical Infrastructure Protection XVIII describes original research results and innovative applications in the interdisciplinary field of critical infrastructure protection. Also, it highlights the importance of weaving together science, technology and policy to craft sophisticated, yet practical, solutions that will help secure information, computer and network assets in the various critical infrastructure sectors. Areas of coverage include: Infrastructure Security Advanced Manufacturing Security Industrial Control System Security Infrastructure Modeling This book is the eighteenth volume in the annual series produced by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 11.10 on Critical Infrastructure Protection, an international community of scientists, engineers, practitioners and policy makers dedicated to advancing research, development and implementation efforts focused on infrastructure protection. The book contains a selection of nine edited papers from the Eighteenth Annual IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference on Critical Infrastructure Protection, which was held at SRI International, Arlington, Virginia, USA in the spring of 2024. Critical Infrastructure Protection XVIII is an important resource for researchers, faculty members and graduate students, as well as for policy makers, practitioners and other individuals with interests in homeland security.
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience: Theories, Methods, Tools and Technologies (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
by Dimitris Gritzalis Marianthi Theocharidou George StergiopoulosThis book presents the latest trends in attacks and protection methods of Critical Infrastructures. It describes original research models and applied solutions for protecting major emerging threats in Critical Infrastructures and their underlying networks. It presents a number of emerging endeavors, from newly adopted technical expertise in industrial security to efficient modeling and implementation of attacks and relevant security measures in industrial control systems; including advancements in hardware and services security, interdependency networks, risk analysis, and control systems security along with their underlying protocols.Novel attacks against Critical Infrastructures (CI) demand novel security solutions. Simply adding more of what is done already (e.g. more thorough risk assessments, more expensive Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, more efficient firewalls, etc.) is simply not enough against threats and attacks that seem to have evolved beyond modern analyses and protection methods.The knowledge presented here will help Critical Infrastructure authorities, security officers, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) personnel and relevant researchers to (i) get acquainted with advancements in the field, (ii) integrate security research into their industrial or research work, (iii) evolve current practices in modeling and analyzing Critical Infrastructures, and (iv) moderate potential crises and emergencies influencing or emerging from Critical Infrastructures.
Critical Infrastructures, Key Resources, Key Assets: Risk, Vulnerability, Resilience, Fragility, and Perception Governance (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality #34)
by Adrian V. Gheorghe Polinpapilinho F. Katina Dan V. Vamanu Roland PulferIn the face of increasing failures, comments attributed to Albert Einstein loom large: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. " There is a pervasive feeling that any attempt to make sense of the current terrain of complex systems must involve thinking outside the box and originating unconventional approaches that integrate organizational, managerial, social, political, cultural, and human aspects and their interactions. This textbook offers research-based models and tools for diagnosing and predicting the behavior of complex techno-socio-economic systems in the domain of critical infrastructures, key resources, key assets and the open bazaar of space, undersea, and below-ground systems. These models exemplify emblematic models in physics, within which the critical infrastructures, as well as society itself and its paraphernalia, share the profile of many-body systems featuring cooperative phenomena and phase transitions - the latter usually felt as disruptive occurrences. The book and its models focus on the analytics of real-life-business actors, including policy-makers, financiers and insurers, industry managers, and emergency responders.
Critical Learning in Digital Networks (Research in Networked Learning)
by Petar Jandrić Damir BorasThis ambitious multidisciplinary volume assembles diverse critical-theory approaches to the current and future states of networked learning. Expert contributors expand upon the existing literature by analyzing the ethical aspects of networked learning and the ongoing need for more open, inclusive, and socially engaged educational practice. Chapters explore in depth evolving concepts of real and virtual, the processes of learning in, against, and beyond the internet, and the role of critical pedagogy in improving social conditions. In all, coverage is both realistic and positive about the potential of digital technologies in higher education as well as social and academic challenges on the horizon. Included among the topics: Counting on use of technology to enhance learning. Decentralized networked learning through online pre-publication. The reality of the online teacher. Moving from urban to virtual spaces and back. The project of a virtual emancipatory pedagogy. Using information technologies in the service of humanity. It is no longer a question of "Can technology enhance learning" it's a given that it does. Critical Learning in Digital Networks offers education researchers, teacher educators, instructional technologists, and instructional designers tools and methods for strengthening this increasingly vital interconnection.