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Information Technology and Society :A Reader - Published in Association with The Open University
Information Technology and Society :A Reader - Published in Association with The Open University
paperback
Published:
19 December, 1994
Description
Divided into five sections, each with a detailed introduction, the book provides a comprehensive overview of information technology, and its implications for all of us. Contributors place the debates around IT in an international context, illustrating the importance of social values as well as government policy.
Information Technology and Society is a Course Reader for the new Open University Course THD204 Information Technology and Society.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780803979819 |
| ISBN10 | 0803979819 |
| Number Of Pages | 448 |
| Item Weight | 770 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
`Compiled with care.... One aspect of information technology which is growing fast... is electronic mail. Professor Palme has been working on computer-mediated-communication since 1977 and is well qualified to write on the subject of e-mail which he does concisely and with clarity′ - Intermedia
`Providing a complete overview of the issues that inform any discussion about the impact of information technology, this book is an invaluable resource for teaching and research′ - Current Literature on Science of Science
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Author's Bio
Dr Hugh Mackay is an Honorary Associate of the Faculty of Sociology at Open University