Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Brunnstein, Klaus (Editor), Berleur, Jacques (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1475754299 ISBN-13: 9781475754292 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Information Technology - Computers | User Interfaces - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 303.483 |
Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.07 lbs) 336 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The developments of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are not always continuous but may be influenced and shaped by unforeseen events and are therefore difficult to predict and control. This applies especially to the impacts of September 11 (2001) events on how ICT is used in economic and public applications. But even under pressures of terrorist actions, it is essential that Human Choice dominate how Information and Communication Technologies are shaped, applied and used. Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under strong external pressure, long ranging aspects such as education and the roles of developing countries in the Information Society are important to discuss, especially to enable all to actively participate in information processes. The topics covered in this book include: -Quality of Life and Quality of Working Life; |