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The social, political and technological implications of the
information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores
the major social and technological issues surrounding the
introduction of information technology (IT) into everyday life;
presents historical and comparative perspectives on the social and
technological processes involved in the uses of, control of and
access to IT; and critically examines the assumptions underpinning
technological development. Divided into five sections, each with a
detailed introduction, the book provides a comprehensive overview
of information technology, and its implications for all of us.
Contributors place the debates around IT in an international
context, illustrating the importance of social values as well as
government policy. Information Technology and Society is a Course
Reader for the new Open University Course THD204 Information
Technology and Society.
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