The next wave : using digital technology to further social and political innovation / Darrell M. West.

Author/creator West, Darrell M., 1954-
Other author Brookings Institution.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2011.
Descriptionix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Using digital technology to further social and political innovation
SeriesA Brookings focus book
Brookings focus books. ^A1063263
Contents A framework for analysis -- Technology innovation -- Improving government performance -- Transforming health care -- Platform -- Cloud computing -- High-speed broadband -- Policy considerations -- Innovating in the public and private sectors -- Mobile communications -- Normative concerns -- Personalized medicine and health information technology -- New digital media -- Safeguarding privacy and security -- Conclusion -- Facilitating innovation.
Abstract "Maintains that the digital revolution is well under way and will continue to lead to important changes in the way people, the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and government will function and interact, with emphasis on the importance of innovation and the need to balance innovation, privacy, and security"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-208) and index.
LCCN 2011012918
ISBN9780815721888 (cloth : acid-free paper)
ISBN0815721889 (cloth : acid-free paper)