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Social Issues in Computing

Social Issues in Computing Putting Computing in Its Place

Paperback (31 Mar 1993)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This text was written in response to the ACM/IEEE curricula '91 Task Force recommendation to recognize the importance of understanding the social issues surrounding computing. It presents the research that has been done by social scientists with respect to technology's role in computing. The authors provide readings that illustrate the debates about the uses of technology rather than merely stating them. Topics covered include, the risks of technology, computers at work, computers, power and human rights, and computers, education and ethics.

Book information

ISBN: 9780070308633
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Imprint: McGraw-Hill
Pub date:
DEWEY: 303.4834
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 726
Weight: 9100g
Height: 230mm
Width: 213mm
Spine width: 31mm