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Routledge Digital Humanitarians - Big Data in Disaster Response

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In the wake of modern disasters, the sudden overflow of information can be just as paralyzing to relief efforts as a total lack of data. This book explores the phenomenon of Big Data, where social media posts, satellite imagery, and other digital streams create a massive deluge of information during crises. As traditional humanitarian organizations struggle to process this volume of data, a new role has emerged: the Digital Humanitarian. This text examines how these individuals make sense of complex data sets to improve response times and accuracy. It addresses the challenges faced by organizations trying to manage the flood of information and how digital tools are changing the way aid is delivered. For students, professionals, and researchers interested in data mining and disaster management, this work provides a necessary look at the evolving landscape of humanitarian response in a digital age.

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Explores how Big Data, including social media and satellite imagery, impacts modern disaster response efforts.

Examines the challenges traditional humanitarian organizations face when managing massive information overflows.

Provides insight into the role of Digital Humanitarians and how they process large-scale data sets.

Analyzes the shift from information scarcity to information overload during global crisis events.

Offers a deep look at how data mining and digital tools are changing the face of humanitarian aid.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 149872647X
Category: Books > Subjects > Computing & Internet > Computer Science > AI & Machine Learning
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 February 2015
Listed Since: 07 November 2014

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