| Fostering Research on the Economic & Social Impacts of Information Technology Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), Commission on Physical Sciences Mathemat (Author) |
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ISBN: 030906032X ISBN-13: 9780309060325 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1998 Annotation: The tremendous growth in use of information technology (IT) has led to an increased interest in understanding its social and economic impacts. This book presents examples of cross-cutting research that has been conducted to understand the impact of information technology on personal, community, and business activities. It explores ways in which the use of methodology from economics and social sciences contributes to important advances in understanding these impacts. The book discusses significant research issues and concerns and suggests approaches for fostering increased interdisciplinary research on the impacts of information technology and making the results of this research more accessible to the public and policymakers. This important volume is expected to influence funding priorities and levels of support for interdisciplinary research of this kind. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Information Technology - Computers | Social Aspects - Social Science |
| Dewey: 004 |
| LCCN: 98086542 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.89" W x 8.92" (0.81 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The tremendous growth in use of information technology (IT) has led to an increased interest in understanding its social and economic impacts. This book presents examples of crosscutting research that has been conducted to understand the impact of information technology on personal, community, and business activities. It explores ways in which the use of methodology from economics and social sciences contributes to important advances in understanding these impacts. The book discusses significant research issues and concerns and suggests approaches for fostering increased interdisciplinary research on the impacts of information technology and making the results of this research more accessible to the public and policymakers. This volume is expected to influence funding priorities and levels of support for interdisciplinary research of this kind. |