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Making a World of Difference
Geoff Walsham
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Description for Making a World of Difference
Hardcover. Explores the social aspects of computerisation, using a range of case studies, analysed from a variety of conceptual viewpoints. This book is structured to be of use for academics and business audience - Part 1 is holistic and reflexive, while Parts 2 and 3 are written for the busy manager who can consider the key issues independently. Series: John Wiley Series in Information Systems. Num Pages: 288 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNT; UBJ; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602. Fine in fine dustwrapper with some minor shelf wear
Information Technology has become an essential component of contemporary society, allowing much faster and more widespread communication, not least through the growth of the Internet. However, many issues concerned with the human aspects of the use of IT remain problematic despite technological advances. An enhanced ability to collect and process data, or to communicate electronically across time and space, does not necessarily lead to improved human communication and action. This book explores the social aspects of computerisation, using a wide range of detailed case studies, analysed from a variety of conceptual viewpoints. A further distinctive feature of the book is ... Read more
Information Technology has become an essential component of contemporary society, allowing much faster and more widespread communication, not least through the growth of the Internet. However, many issues concerned with the human aspects of the use of IT remain problematic despite technological advances. An enhanced ability to collect and process data, or to communicate electronically across time and space, does not necessarily lead to improved human communication and action. This book explores the social aspects of computerisation, using a wide range of detailed case studies, analysed from a variety of conceptual viewpoints. A further distinctive feature of the book is ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Series
John Wiley Series in Information Systems
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471877240
SKU
KAK0008813
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About Geoff Walsham
GEOFF WALSHAM is a Research Professor of Management Studies at the Judge Institute of Management Studies, Cambridge University, UK. His teaching and research is centred on the development, management and use of computer--based information systems, and the relationship of information and communication technologies to stability and change in organizations and societies. He is particularly interested in the human consequences of ... Read more
Reviews for Making a World of Difference
... an extremely stimulating, thoughtful, and engaging contribution ... (Scandinavian Journal of Management, Vol.18 2002) ...considerable strength...main value if the book lies in the numerous and wide
ranging case studies... (Organization Studies, Vol.24, No.2.) ...a rich source of inspiration for further studies... (Knowledge Management, July 2003)
ranging case studies... (Organization Studies, Vol.24, No.2.) ...a rich source of inspiration for further studies... (Knowledge Management, July 2003)