West, Darrell M., 1954-

The next wave : using digital technology to further social and political innovation / Darrell M. West. - Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2011. - ix, 219 p. : 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

"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.

9780815721888 (cloth : acidfree paper)

2011012918


Information technology--Economic aspects.
Technological innovations--Economic aspects.

HC79.I55 / W517 2011

303.48/33