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BL
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1007576
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b761946
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Army biometric applications : : identifying and addressing sociocultural concerns /\ John D. Woodward, Jr. [and others].
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| Publication Statement
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Santa Monica, CA :: Rand,, 2001.
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1 online resource (xxviii, 185 pages) :: illustrations
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083303250X
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: 9780833032508
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0833029851
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9780833029850
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"Arroyo Center."
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"MR-1237."
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"Prepared for the United States Army."
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-185).
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| Contents
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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.
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| Abstract
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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.
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United States.-- Personnel management.
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United States.
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Biometric identification-- United States.
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Armed Forces-- Personnel management.
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Biometric identification.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Human Resources Personnel Management.
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HISTORY-- Military-- Other.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Military Science.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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355.6/1
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UB323.A734 2001eb
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Woodward, John D.,Jr.
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United States., Army.
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Arroyo Center.
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