| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 185 pages) : illustrations |
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text file PDF |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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"Prepared for the United States Army." |
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"Arroyo Center." |
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"MR-1237." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-185). |
| Contents |
Preface; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms Chapter One: INTRODUCTION; Chapter One: INTRODUCTION; Chapter Two: A PRIMER ON BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY; Chapter Three: WHAT CONCERNS DO BIOMETRICS RAISE AND HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM CONCERNS ABOUT OTHER IDENTIFICATION METHODS; Chapter Four: WHAT STEPS CAN THE ARMY TAKE TO ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS?; Chapter Five: WHAT IS THE FEASIBILITY OF A NATIONAL BIOMETRIC CENTER?; Chapter Six: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; A. BIOMETRICS: A TECHNICAL PRIMER; B. PROGRAM REPORTS. |
| Summary |
Every human possesses virtually infallible forms of identification. Known as biometrics, examples include fingerprints. The US Army has undertaken an assessment of how it can use biometrics to improve security, efficiency and convenience. This report examines the sociocultural concerns that arise. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- Personnel management.
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United States. Army. |
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Personnel management. |
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Biometric identification -- United States.
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Biometric identification. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Woodward, John D., Jr.
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United States. Army.
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Arroyo Center.
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| In: |
Books at JSTOR: Open Access JSTOR |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Army biometric applications. Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2001 0833029851 (DLC) 2001031969 (OCoLC)46975061 |
| ISBN |
083303250X (electronic book) |
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9780833032508 (electronic book) |
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0833029851 |
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9780833029850 |
| Report No. |
RAND/MR-1237-A |
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