Human Choice and Computers [electronic resource] : Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society /

Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under strong external pressure, long ranging aspects such as education and the roles of developing countries in the Information Society are important to discuss, especially to enable all to actively participate in information processes.

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Main Authors: Brunnstein, Klaus. editor., Berleur, Jacques. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2002
Subjects:Computer science., Ethics., User interfaces (Computer systems)., Computers and civilization., Sociology., Computer Science., User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction., Computers and Society., Sociology, general., Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet).,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35609-9
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Summary:Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under strong external pressure, long ranging aspects such as education and the roles of developing countries in the Information Society are important to discuss, especially to enable all to actively participate in information processes.