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Book SynopsisAn unimaginably vast amount of data is now generated by our on-line lives and businesses, At the same time, our ability to store, manage, analyse, and exploit this data is becoming ever more sophisticated. This Very Short Introduction maps out the technology, and also the range of possibilities, challenges, and ethical questions it raises.
Trade ReviewBig data is in the news, and this excellent very short introduction brings the reader up to speed and enables them to understand the various components and implications. * Paradigm Explorer *
This is a very useful, concise introduction to the topic of big data. * Jonathan Cowie, Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation *
A very short introduction to a very big subject ... arguably the most topical of this book series ... This very short introduction is perfect for anyone who is a little bit baffled by the very concept of big data. Holmes introduces the subject in a format that is both concise and manageable. * Jade Taylor-Salazar, E&T Magazine *
Table of ContentsBYTE SIZE CHART; REFERENCES; FURTHER READING; INDEX
