Information Technology (IT) is conquering the world. It affects our
jobs, our lives as private citizens, and society. Its impact is
greater than other technologies, such as railways, personal cars, and
the telephone. However, while most can understand the potential and
constraints of these technologies, IT is often experienced as a
“black box,” producing its effects without giving a clue as to how
they are achieved. The aim of How Information Technology Is Conquering
the World is to open this box and to offer a basic knowledge of the
technology and how it works. We will then understand why IT can put
toll both operators, metro train engineers, and stockbrokers out of a
job, but at the same time have limited impact on bus drivers, nurses,
and teachers. How Information Technology Is Conquering the World
focuses on the interface between the technologies and the real world
in order to explore not only where these technologies have their
advantages but also where their limitations become apparent. The
difficulty of introducing a new technology is emphasized with the
practical goal of enabling readers to use technology to full
advantage. This book is useful for those involved in, affected by, or
interested in the technology; for students taking an introductory
course in computing; and for managers and others who are interested in
seeing how this rapidly evolving technology will affect their lives,
jobs, and businesses now and in the future.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780810887213
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Vendor
Scarecrow Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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