High–tech Society: Story of the Information Technology Revolution - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0631136525 ISBN 13: 9780631136521

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1988

Synopsis

This work looks at the impact of technology on society and business.

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Review

-- Gareth Powell, "Sydney Morning Herald"

" Broad ranging and engaging, written in amiably fluid prose." -- "The New York Times"

" A rare overview of the IT phenomenon.... What we need, in fact, are many more books like "High Tech Society "and much more extensive public debate over their conclusions." -- "The Guardian"

" Simply the best book ever written on computers and technology. All the others pale in comparison.... It is that good I cannot recommend it too highly" -- Gareth Powell, "Sydney Morning Herald"

& quot; Broad ranging and engaging, written in amiably fluid prose.& quot; -- The New York Times

& quot; A rare overview of the IT phenomenon.... What we need, in fact, are many more books like High Tech Society and much more extensive public debate over their conclusions.& quot; -- The Guardian

& quot; Simply the best book ever written on computers and technology. All the others pale in comparison.... It is that good I cannot recommend it too highly& quot; -- Gareth Powell, Sydney Morning Herald

"Simply the best book ever written on computers and technology. All the others pale in comparison.... It is that good I cannot recommend it too highly"--Gareth Powell, "Sydney Morning Herald"

"A rare overview of the IT phenomenon.... What we need, in fact, are many more books like "High Tech Society "and much more extensive public debate over their conclusions."--"The Guardian"

"Broad ranging and engaging, written in amiably fluid prose."--"The New York Times"

From the Back Cover

Today's high-tech revolution is creating dramatic changes in the way we live, work, and even think, and it is transforming all aspects of society in its wake. High-Tech Society provides a lively and timely wake. Also provides a lively and timely overview of the opportunities and potential dangers we face from the new advances in information technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631136525
• ISBN 13: 9780631136521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320