Blockchain technology for global social change

by Thomason, Jane

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Title Statements

Full title :Blockchain technology for global social change / by Jane Thomason, Sonja Bernhardt, Tia Kansara, and Nichola Cooper.

Summary

"This book examines the concepts behind blockchain and the potential applications of the technology to improve the lives of the poor in emerging markets"--

Emerging technologies continue to affect a variety of industries, making processes more effective and efficient. However, they also impact society by promoting opportunities to encourage social change and socioeconomic advancement. Blockchain is one that is already influencing third world countries and disrupting the globe. Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential research publication that provides insight into advancements being made in blockchain and some potential applications of the technology that can improve the lives of individuals in emerging markets. This publication covers a range of topics such as digital government, health systems, and urbanization and is ideal for policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, government officials, economists, and financial experts seeking current and relevant research on evolving blockchain technologies.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Engineering Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global)
Place of Publication:Hershey, PA
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020

Notes

"Premier reference source."

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xiii, 243 pages) : : illustrations (some color)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781522595809, 1522595805
oclc:on1110699783
LC Classification:QA76.9.B56
Dewey Decimal:005.8/24

Chapter 1. Introduction: how frontier technologies are changing our world -- Chapter 2. Blockchain introduced -- Chapter 3. Blockchain, the digital state, and the new world order -- Chapter 4. Emerging markets: the innovative first movers -- Chapter 5. Transforming cities -- Chapter 6. Can blockchain really help the poor?: if so, who is trying to? -- Chapter 7. Refugees and humanitarian settings -- Chapter 8. Blockchain for universal health coverage -- Chapter 9. Donors and international organisations -- Chapter 10. The emerging future.

Subjects

Blockchains (Databases) -- Economic asp… Blockchains (Databases) -- Social aspec… Chaînes de blocs -- Aspect économique Chaînes de blocs -- Aspect social Digital currency -- Economic aspects Digital currency -- Social aspects Electronic books Monnaie électronique -- Aspect économiq… Monnaie électronique -- Aspect social