Perspectives and Policies on ICT in Society is an essential reference for both academic and professional researchers interested in how computers and related applications influence individuals, groups, institutions and society as a whole. This book is authored by Technical Committee 9 of the International Federation for Information Processing, whose membership consists of representatives of national computer societies and chairpersons of working groups specializing in the study of particular issues of social concern ...
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Perspectives and Policies on ICT in Society is an essential reference for both academic and professional researchers interested in how computers and related applications influence individuals, groups, institutions and society as a whole. This book is authored by Technical Committee 9 of the International Federation for Information Processing, whose membership consists of representatives of national computer societies and chairpersons of working groups specializing in the study of particular issues of social concern regarding Information and Communication Technology (ICT). These issues encompass: computers and work; social accountability; ethics of computing; home oriented informatics; ICT in developing countries; ICT misuse and the law; history of computing; and ICT, women and work. This book reflects the apprehension about the technocratic nature of various 'Information Society' policies, including some critical voices on the nature of and the social consequences of the emerging global 'Information Society'. It is structured in two parts: the first part reporting on Information Society policy initiatives pursued in various countries and regions; the second part focusing upon a number of relevant issues and thematic policies derived from the specialist knowledge of the TC9 working groups.
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