Computers in the Information Society

by Nathan Weinberg

Overview

This book examines the unfolding cultural and organizational impact of computers on human society. Through this analysis, it discusses the role of information technology in people's lives, interdependence between the society and its computer creations, and expectations in the information society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367003265
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/02/2019
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Weinberg, Nathan

Table of Contents

Technology, computers, and society; a brief history of computers; computer culture; computers in organizations; computers and education; computers, politics and government; computers in health care; industry, automation and computers; artificial intelligence, Nathan Weinberg and Ronald Schwartz; the progress of computing machines.

Editorial Reviews

An introductory text covering the technical, cultural, and organizational changes that come with the advancement of information processing technologies and the changing role of computers in education, government, health care, and industry. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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