Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems
Mingers
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Description for Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems
Hardcover. As Information Systems (IS) matures as a discipline, there is increased consideration and analysis of alternative theories, methodologies, and philosophies. This book provides a historical and critical analysis of social theorists. Editor(s): Mingers, John; Willcocks, Leslie P. Series: John Wiley Series in Information Systems. Num Pages: 472 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 798.
As Information Systems matures as a discipline, there is a gradual move away from pure statistics towards consideration of alternative approaches and philosophies. This has not been incorporated into the literature of the field. Until now. Collecting major social theorists and philosophers into one volume, Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems provides a historical and critical analysis of each that is both authoritative and firmly focused on practical relevance to IS. The result is an insightful text for researchers, academics and students that will provide an up-to-date starting point for those considering alternative approaches.
As Information Systems matures as a discipline, there is a gradual move away from pure statistics towards consideration of alternative approaches and philosophies. This has not been incorporated into the literature of the field. Until now. Collecting major social theorists and philosophers into one volume, Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems provides a historical and critical analysis of each that is both authoritative and firmly focused on practical relevance to IS. The result is an insightful text for researchers, academics and students that will provide an up-to-date starting point for those considering alternative approaches.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
Series
John Wiley Series in Information Systems
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470851173
SKU
V9780470851173
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About Mingers
John Mingers is Professor of OR and Information Systems and Director of Research at Kent Business School, University of Kent, UK. His research interests include the use of systems methodologies in problem situations, particularly the mixing of different methodologies within an intervention (multimethodology); the development of critical realism as a philosophy for information systems; the development of theory concerning the ... Read more
Reviews for Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems
"...I would highly recommend that all libraries...acquire a copy of this book..." (Journal of the Operational Research Society, No 57, 2006)