Open Data for Everybody Using Open Data for Social Good
Open Data for Everybody Using Open Data for Social Good by Nathan Coyle, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group in 2024, presents a compelling argument for the accessibility of open data. This edition, comprising 188 pages, delves into the significance of making digital resources available to all, emphasizing that technology should be regarded as a fundamental human right. The book is rooted in grassroots social activism and chronicles a journey of collaboration with governments worldwide, highlighting the importance of democratizing open data.
Readers will find a blend of narrative storytelling and practical insights that aim to reshape the perception of open data. The book discusses best practices and community-driven approaches, making it relevant for a diverse audience, including grassroots workers, third-sector professionals, and government officials. By focusing on the social aspects of data and its potential to foster change in communities, this work encourages a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions surrounding open data.
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“This book argues a simple point: if open data and the digital aspects that support it aren’t accessible to all, then what is the point of it? In an age where technology should be seen as a fundamental human right, it’s time to rethink outreach. Deeply rooted in grassroots social activism, this book explores a journey that led to collaboration with governments globally, based on real hands-on work, aiming to democratize open data. Through narrative storytelling, we share insights, best practices, procedures, and community-driven approaches. Regardless of your skill set or organization size, from grassroots workers to third-sector professionals and government officers, join us to reshape the perception of open data, fostering change in neighborhoods. Open Data is Everybody: Using Open Data for Social Good is a love letter to open data’s transformative power. To create solutions, understanding the problem is crucial. This book seeks to return control to the real experts-those living and working within our communities.””–
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