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Computerization and Controversy
Value Conflicts and Social Choices
Rob Kling (Edited by)
9780124150409
, published 28 February 1996
961 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 4.6 cm, 1.31 kg
"Computerization raises social, ethical, and moral questions--crises of values--in regard to privacy, intellectual property, governance, identity, social control, and education. This 945-page book collects the best research,theory, and journalism on technology and ethics Ive seen. Its numerous case histories go beyond the abstractions of armchair theory." --Howard Rheingold, in WIRED "Estimations, evaluations, and predictions of the effects of computerization on society have the polarizing force of religious differences...This book attempts to bring this complex, highly-charged conflict into the light of day and open examination. It succeeds admirably...Rob Kling serves as the editor, and he knows whereof he edits...The book achieves its overall purpose very well...Overall, this is a very well-executed anthology." --Thomas A. Peters, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, in THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE "These essays raise important questions on how computers are transforming our jobs and social and professional relationships, threatening our privacy and much more." --L.R. Shannon, The New York Times "A collection of 47 previously published articles from diverse sources, presented in seven sections: the dreams of technological utopianism, economic and organizational dimensions of computerization, computerization and the transformation of work, social relationships in electronic communities, social control and privacy, security and reliability, and ethical perspectives and professional responsibilities. The editors provide a general introduction and detailed introductions to each section." --SCITECH BOOK NEWS "...a collection of thoughtful and critical views...Dont miss this highly recommended and thought-provoking book." --David Bellin, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER AND REVIEW "...the readings are well-chosen and the package is skilfully [sic] weaved together for teaching purposes. Each of the seven sections opens with a short analytical essay identifying the major issues to be covered and places the following articles in their theoretical and empirical context. It is an impressive text..." --Tom Forester, THE AUSTRALIAN
Approx.961 pages
Heads Up! Mental Models for Travelling through the Computer World
Dreams of Technological Utopianism
Economic, Cultural, and Organization Dimensions of Computerization
Computerization and the Transformation of Work
Social Relationships in Electronic Forums
Privacy and Social Control
System Safety and Social Vulnerability
Ethical Perspectives and Professional Responsibilities for Information and Computer Science Professionals
Subject Index
Subject Areas: Human-computer interaction [UYZ], Computer programming / software development [UM], Ethical & social aspects of IT [UBJ], Sociology [JHB]
