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OverviewThe tremendous growth in use of information technology (IT) has led to an increased interest in understanding its social and economic impacts. This volume presents examples of crosscutting research that has been conducted to understand the impact of information technology on personal, community, and business activities. It explores ways in which the use of methodology from economics and social sciences contributes to important advances in understanding these impacts. The book discusses significant research issues and concerns and suggests approaches for fostering increased interdisciplinary research on the impacts of information technology and making the results of this research more accessible to the public and policymakers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications , Steering Committee on Research Opportunities Relating to Economic and Social Impacts of Computing and CommunicationsPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780309060325ISBN 10: 030906032 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 15 October 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Illustrative Examples and Unanswered Question; 5 3 Data- The Basis for New Knowledge; 6 4 Options for Fostering Interdisciplinary Research and Improving Access to Results; 7 Bibliography; 8 Appendixes; 9 Appendix A: Workshop Agenda and Participants; 10 Appendix B: Position Papers Submitted by Workshop; 11 Appendix C: Commissioned PapersReviewsAuthor InformationSteering Committee on Research Opportunities Relating to Economic and Social Impacts of Computing and Communications, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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