The book explores the transition towards a knowledge society and its implications for e-commerce, e-business, and e-government. It presents research and discussions from the 3rd IFIP Conference on E-Commerce, E-Business, E-Government held in São Paulo, Brazil in 2003, focusing on the technological, economic, and social aspects of this societal shift.

The proceedings from the 3rd IFIP Conference on E-Commerce, E-Business, E-Government likely offer a snapshot of academic and industry perspectives on the burgeoning knowledge society in the early 2000s. The focus on e-commerce, e-business, and e-government suggests a forward-looking examination of how digital technologies were reshaping economic and governmental structures. The collection probably addresses both the potential benefits and the inherent complexities of this transition, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field.