Global challenges for identity policies / Edgar A. Whitley and Gus Hosein.

Author/creator Whitley, Edgar A.
Other author Hosein, Ian.
Format Book
Publication InfoBasingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
Descriptionxix, 283 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Identity theft--Prevention.
Identification.

SeriesTechnology, work and globalization
Technology, work and globalization. ^A786745
Contents 1. challenge of identity policies -- 2. review of national identity policies -- 3. life cycle of identity policy in the United Kingdom -- 4. proposed National Identity Scheme for the United Kingdom -- 5. Due process and short-circuiting debate -- 6. Due process and the politics of science and technology -- 7. Intentional ambiguity about technology -- 8. Technological expertise and decision-making -- 9. Scheme five years on -- 10. prospects for effective identity policies -- Methodological appendix.
Abstract "The goals of this book are to provide a comprehensive review of identity policies as they are being implemented in various countries around the world, to consider the key arenas where identity policies are developed and to provide intellectual coherence for making sense of these various activities"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 247-279) and index.
LCCN 2009047044
ISBN9780230542235 (hardback)
ISBN0230542239 (hardback)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV6675 .W48 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold