Holmes, Dawn E.
Big Data: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198779575
- author:
- Holmes, Dawn E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 4.30(w) x 6.60(h) x 0.50(d)
- Genre:
- Computer Science Data Analysis Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Big Data: A Qualitative Change in Our Digital Age The concept of big data has been around for centuries, with diverse cultures collecting and organizing data long before computers were invented. Today, the amount of data generated daily is staggering, with our online activities, documents, photos, social media traffic, and GPS data all contributing to this exponential growth. Big Data represents a significant shift in how we store, analyze, and exploit data, not just a quantitative increase. This change has far-reaching implications for businesses and governments, as well as medical research and disease control. The author explores various case studies to illustrate these points, including the Snowden affair and data security concerns. This book provides an introduction to big data, its technologies, and its applications in different fields. It is part of Oxford University Press's Very Short Introductions series, which offers concise and engaging guides to a wide range of subjects.
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