Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Wissensgesellschaft

English translation:

knowledge society

Added to glossary by Stephen Sadie
May 9, 2005 05:27
19 yrs ago
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German term

Wissensgesellschaft

German to English Marketing Education / Pedagogy
"Erwerbsarbeit in der Wissensgesellschaft"
We are still on the university courses text!
How do my colleagues find "Occupational work within the knowledge society"
I am looking for improvements...

Stephen
Proposed translations (English)
4 +8 knowledge society

Discussion

Ian M-H (X) May 9, 2005:
"Knowledge society" is fine, but I'd have another look at "Erwerbsarbeit" if I were you, though - depends on wider context, but maybe "the future of [paid] work", "earning a living" or "[gainful] employment" in the knowledge society?
Non-ProZ.com May 9, 2005:
I rely more on knowledge than Google, but you have convinced me due to your experience. Thanks Aniello.
Aniello Scognamiglio (X) May 9, 2005:
I have been working as a knowledge worker in the *knowledge society* for 20 years! Often heard in conjunction with "knowledge management".
Non-ProZ.com May 9, 2005:
I didn't feel confident with this translation and wanted to know whether colleagues find it OK or have betetr suggestions. It's as simple as that!

Proposed translations

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knowledge society

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Note added at 2 hrs 33 mins (2005-05-09 08:00:29 GMT)
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***Knowledge***

Is built up from interaction with the world, and is organised and stored in each individual\'s mind. It is also stored on an organisational level within the minds of employees and in paper and electronic records. Two forms of knowledge can be distinguished: tacit, or implicit knowledge, which is held in a person\'s mind and is instinctively known without being formulated into words; and explicit knowledge, which has been communicated to others and is held in written documents and procedures. Organisations are increasingly recognising the value of knowledge, and many employees are now recognised as knowledge workers.
Source: Economist.com | Business encyclopedia | Dictionary [link to external website] (premium content - access is login restricted)
Date of access: 24 March 2004.


***Knowledge society***

A society that creates, shares and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people.
Source: Ministry of Education, Interim Tertiary e-Learning Framework 2004.

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Note added at 2 days 5 hrs 0 min (2005-05-11 10:27:44 GMT) Post-grading
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Vielen Dank an alle!
Peer comment(s):

agree Allesklar : 300 000 + Googles koennen sich nicht irren ;)
9 mins
gerade das wollte ich nicht schreiben...
agree BrigitteHilgner : Wird in Büchern über Wissensmanagement auch immer verwendet (google hin oder her).
38 mins
agree gfish
1 hr
agree Sonia Soros
1 hr
agree Sonnenschein
1 hr
agree tanyazst
2 hrs
agree Ian M-H (X) : yup!
2 hrs
agree Maria Ferstl
2 days 4 hrs
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