The Semantic Web: Crafting Infrastructure for Agency

The Semantic Web: Crafting Infrastructure for Agency presents a more holistic view of the current state of development and deployment. This a comprehensive reference to the rapidly developing technologies, which are enabling more intelligent and automated transactions over the internet, and a visionary overview of the implications of deploying such a layer of infrastructure.

• A through examination of the Semantic Web, including the following topics: web information management, languages and protocols, application and tools, and collaboration and agency.
• A unique volume of practical information, in-depth analysis, conceptual overviews and contextual material from professionals in the field.
• Features appendices of technical terms and glossary, Semantic Web resources, intellectual property issues and lists of elements.

This is essential reading for engineers, web developers and industry professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge of recent developments. Management staff, lecturers. postgraduate and undergraduate students will also find this book appealing.