Williams, Sarah
Data Action: Using Data for Public Good
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262545310
- author:
- Williams, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 22.9 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Social Aspects,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Data Action: A guide to using data for public good. By harnessing the power of data, it is possible to empower communities and drive positive change.
Big data can be used for both good and ill, as seen in its application in tracking disease or exposing human rights violations, versus implementing surveillance and control. The way data is collected, analysed and used inevitably reflects the ideologies of those controlling its use. Data Action provides a framework for working with data in more ethical and responsible ways.
The approach outlined by Sarah Williams emphasizes collaboration among data scientists, policy experts, data designers, and the public to ensure that the voices of those represented in the data are heard and valued. This collaborative method generates policy debates, influences civic decisions, and informs design to promote greater inclusivity and fairness.
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