Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South (International Political Economy Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (909 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1137021934 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 249 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Integrating theories from a wide range of disciplines, Nir Kshetri compares the patterns, characteristics and processes of cybercrime activities in major regions and economies in the Global South such as China, India, the former Second World economies, Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East and North Africa.
Nir Kshetri is Associate Professor at The University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA and research fellow at Kobe University, Japan. He has authored about sixty journal articles and three books. Various United Nations Agencies, the US Army War College and private organizations have invited him to give talks on cybersecurity.
Its breathtaking range of coverage provides a lens into locations and settings that might otherwise be overlooked by cybercrime researchers from the Global North."- Rutgers University Review"This book is the latest and most comprehensive book on the subject of cybercrime in the Global South. "This book provides an interesting perspective on cybercrime in non-western countries. Those seeking a foundational text on the topic will be well served to begin with Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South." - Telecommunications Policy. It significantly contributes to building awareness about the severity of the cybercrime problem It should prove invaluable to students, practitioners, and researchers from different disciplines.' Journal of Global Information Technology Management'This book contributes to bridge the gap in understanding the role of cybersecurity in international political economy and related areas It shoul
MSteele said Excellent but not a casual read. Excellent book on a complex topic. This is not a casual read but if you are doing research or serious about learning on the topic then it is a worth while expense. The book is well researched and has a ton of references that can be leveraged.