Information Technology and Society: A Reader (Published in association with The Open University) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803979800 ISBN 13: 9780803979802

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

The social, political and technological implications of the information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores the major social and technological issues surrounding the introduction of information technology (IT) into everyday life; presents historical and comparative perspectives on the social and technological processes involved in the uses of, control of and access to IT; and critically examines the assumptions underpinning technological development.

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.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Hugh Mackay is an Honorary Associate of the Faculty of Sociology at Open University

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803979800
• ISBN 13: 9780803979802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Heap Nick, Thomas Ray, Einon Geoff, Mason Robin, Mackay Hugh