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Social Issues in Computing

Author : C. C. Gotlieb
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 1483264823
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Social Issues in Computing written by C. C. Gotlieb and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-05-10 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Issues in Computing provides information pertinent to the social implications of technology. This book presents the highly dynamic interaction between computers and society. Organized into 13 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the problems associated with computers and attempts to indicate some of the viewpoints, assumptions, and biases from which the discussion is undertaken. This text then examines in detail the effects of computers on society ad describes the extent of computer use. Other chapters consider the disparities in computer use between various countries, as well as the degree to which various countries are able to share in the market for computer products and services. This book discusses as well the factors that led to the rapid and widespread adoption of computers. The final chapter deals with the effects of automation, computers, and technology. This book is a valuable resource for computer science students and research workers.

Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

Author : Joseph Migga Kizza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1846286581
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (462 download)

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Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

Author : Joseph Migga Kizza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1849960380
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age written by Joseph Migga Kizza and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-14 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The frequency of new editions of this book is indicative of the rapid and trem- dous changes in the fields of computer and information sciences. First published in 1995, the book has rapidly gone through three editions already and now we are in the fourth. Over this period, we have become more dependent on computer and telecommunication technology than ever before and computer technology has become ubiquitous. Since I started writing on social computing, I have been ad- cating a time when we, as individuals and as nations, will become totally dependent on computing technology. That time is almost on us. Evidence of this is embodied in the rapid convergence of telecommunication, broadcasting, and computing devices; the miniaturization of these devices; and the ever increasing storage capacity , speed of computation, and ease of use. These qualities have been a big pulling force sucking in millions of new users every day, sometimes even those unwilling. Other appealing features of these devices are the increasing number of applications, apps, as they are increasingly becoming known, and being wireless and easily portable. Whether small or big, these new gizmos have become the c- terpiece of an individual’s social and economic activities and the main access point for all information. Individuals aside, computing technology has also become the engine that drives the nations’ strategic and security infrastructures that control power grids, gas and oil storage facilities, transportation, and all forms of national communication, including emergency services.

Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

Author : Joseph M. Kizza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475729502
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age written by Joseph M. Kizza and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the social and policy issues which have arisen as a result of IT. Whilst it assumes a modest familiarity with computers, the book provides a guide to the issues suitable for undergraduates. In doing so, the author prompts students to consider questions such as: * How do morality and the law relate to each other? * What should be covered in a professional code of conduct for information technology professionals? * What are the ethical issues relating to copying software? * Is electronic monitoring o employees wrong? * What are the moral codes of cyberspace? Throughout, the book shows how in many ways the technological development is outpacing the ability of our legal systems, and how different paradigms applied to ethical questions often proffer conflicting conclusions. As a result, students will find this a thought-provoking and valuable survey of the new and difficult ethical questions posed by the Internet, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.

A Gift of Fire

Author : Sara Baase
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 0136008488
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book A Gift of Fire written by Sara Baase and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2008 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gift of Fire is ideal for courses in Computer Ethics and Computers and Society. In this revision of a best-seller, Baase explores the social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional, and economic implications of computing and the controversies they raise. With a computer scientist's perspective, and with historical context for many issues, she covers the issues readers will face both as members of a technological society and as professionals in computer-related fields. A primary goal is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large.

Current Issues in Computing and Philosophy

Author : Adam Briggle
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1586038761
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Current Issues in Computing and Philosophy written by Adam Briggle and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the multi-faceted 'computational turn' that is occurring through the interaction of the disciplines of philosophy and computing. This book explores the phenomenon of virtual worlds. It focuses on robots and artificial agents. It discusses the relation between human mentality and information processing in computers.

Social Issues in Computing

Author : Chuck Huff
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Social Issues in Computing written by Chuck Huff and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1994 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Social Impact of Computers

Author : Richard S. Rosenberg
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483267156
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book The Social Impact of Computers written by Richard S. Rosenberg and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Impact of Computers should be read as a guide to the social implications of current and future applications of computers. Among the basic themes presented are the following: the changing nature of work in response to technological innovation as well as the threat to jobs; personal freedom in the machine age as manifested by challenges to privacy, dignity, and work; the relationship between advances in computer and communications technology and the possibility of increased centralization of authority; and the emergence and influence of artificial intelligence and its role in decision-making, especially in military applications. The book begins with background and historical information on computers and technology. Separate chapters then cover major applications: business, medicine, education, government; major social issues, including crime, privacy, work; and new technologies and problems: industry regulation, electronic funds transfer systems, international competition, national industrial policies, robotics and industrial automation, productivity, the information society, videotex. The final chapter discusses issues associated with ethics and professionalism. The material presented should be accessible to most university students who have had an introductory course in computer science. Self taught or sufficiently motivated individuals who have gained an understanding of how computers operate should also profit from this book. Especially useful are backgrounds in sociology, economics, history, political science, or philosophy.

A Gift of Fire

Author : Sara Baase
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Gift of Fire written by Sara Baase and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2003 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional and economic implications of computing from a computer scientist's point of view. It covers the issues individuals face as members of a technological society and offers guidance for professionals in computer-related fields. One of the book's goals is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large. Chapter topics cover privacy and personal information, encryption and interception of communications, freedom of speech in cyberspace, intellectual property, computer crime, computers and work, broader issues on the impact and control of computers, and professional ethics and responsibilities. For programmers and software engineers

Computers in Society

Author : Joey F. George
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Computers in Society written by Joey F. George and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2004 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses around the social and ethic issues that companies face everyday in doing business. It is a collection of 37 articles from experts in the social issues of computing, exploring the most pressing issues in information technology today. The chapters are fresh, informative, timely, and authoritative.The readings cover such themes as views of computing, the information society, computers and organizations, computer-based monitoring, security and reliability, and privacy, ethics, and the internet.A book from a leading author in the IT field, this collection of articles is an excellent resource for computer-based business owners, managers, and employees. Its excellent section on the Internet makes this a must-read for owners/managers of Internet-based businesses.

A Gift of Fire

Author : Sara Baase
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 9780132492676
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book A Gift of Fire written by Sara Baase and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely revision will feature the latest Internet issues and provide an updated comprehensive look at social and ethical issues in computing from a computer science perspective.

Numerical Issues in Statistical Computing for the Social Scientist

Author : Micah Altman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471475742
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Numerical Issues in Statistical Computing for the Social Scientist written by Micah Altman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last—a social scientist's guide through the pitfalls ofmodern statistical computing Addressing the current deficiency in the literature onstatistical methods as they apply to the social and behavioralsciences, Numerical Issues in Statistical Computing for the SocialScientist seeks to provide readers with a unique practicalguidebook to the numerical methods underlying computerizedstatistical calculations specific to these fields. The authorsdemonstrate that knowledge of these numerical methods and how theyare used in statistical packages is essential for making accurateinferences. With the aid of key contributors from both the socialand behavioral sciences, the authors have assembled a rich set ofinterrelated chapters designed to guide empirical social scientiststhrough the potential minefield of modern statisticalcomputing. Uniquely accessible and abounding in modern-day tools, tricks,and advice, the text successfully bridges the gap between thecurrent level of social science methodology and the moresophisticated technical coverage usually associated with thestatistical field. Highlights include: A focus on problems occurring in maximum likelihoodestimation Integrated examples of statistical computing (using softwarepackages such as the SAS, Gauss, Splus, R, Stata, LIMDEP, SPSS,WinBUGS, and MATLAB®) A guide to choosing accurate statistical packages Discussions of a multitude of computationally intensivestatistical approaches such as ecological inference, Markov chainMonte Carlo, and spatial regression analysis Emphasis on specific numerical problems, statisticalprocedures, and their applications in the field Replications and re-analysis of published social scienceresearch, using innovative numerical methods Key numerical estimation issues along with the means ofavoiding common pitfalls A related Web site includes test data for use in demonstratingnumerical problems, code for applying the original methodsdescribed in the book, and an online bibliography of Web resourcesfor the statistical computation Designed as an independent research tool, a professionalreference, or a classroom supplement, the book presents awell-thought-out treatment of a complex and multifaceted field.

Communities of Computing

Author : Thomas J. Misa
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool
ISBN 13 : 1970001852
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Communities of Computing written by Thomas J. Misa and published by Morgan & Claypool. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communities of Computing is the first book-length history of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), founded in 1947 and with a membership today of 100,000 worldwide. It profiles ACM's notable SIGs, active chapters, and individual members, setting ACM's history into a rich social and political context. The book's 12 core chapters are organized into three thematic sections. "Defining the Discipline" examines the 1960s and 1970s when the field of computer science was taking form at the National Science Foundation, Stanford University, and through ACM's notable efforts in education and curriculum standards. "Broadening the Profession" looks outward into the wider society as ACM engaged with social and political issues - and as members struggled with balancing a focus on scientific issues and awareness of the wider world. Chapters examine the social turbulence surrounding the Vietnam War, debates about the women's movement, efforts for computing and community education, and international issues including professionalization and the Cold War. "Expanding Research Frontiers" profiles three areas of research activity where ACM members and ACM itself shaped notable advances in computing, including computer graphics, computer security, and hypertext. Featuring insightful profiles of notable ACM leaders, such as Edmund Berkeley, George Forsythe, Jean Sammet, Peter Denning, and Kelly Gotlieb, and honest assessments of controversial episodes, the volume deals with compelling and complex issues involving ACM and computing. It is not a narrow organizational history of ACM committees and SIGS, although much information about them is given. All chapters are original works of research. Many chapters draw on archival records of ACM's headquarters, ACM SIGs, and ACM leaders. This volume makes a permanent contribution to documenting the history of ACM and understanding its central role in the history of computing.

Computer Technology and Social Issues

Author : G. David Garson
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 9781878289285
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Computer Technology and Social Issues written by G. David Garson and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For managers, consultants, researchers, vendors of BPR and academics.

Social Computing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : Dasgupta, Subhasish
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605669857
Total Pages : 2409 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Social Computing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Dasgupta, Subhasish and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 2409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovers the growing and expanding phenomenon of human behavior, social constructs, and communication in online environments.

Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction

Author : Ghaoui, Claude
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1591407982
Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction written by Ghaoui, Claude and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-12-31 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Esta enciclopedia presenta numerosas experiencias y discernimientos de profesionales de todo el mundo sobre discusiones y perspectivas de la la interacción hombre-computadoras

The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing

Author : Robert Ayres
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780139087400
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (874 download)

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Download or read book The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing written by Robert Ayres and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing is a unique introduction to the social, legal and ethical issues which are raised by the development of software. The book has been designed to cover the most important aspects of the topic specified by the British Computer Society (BCS) syllabus. It assumes no prior knowledge of computing and contains a short insight into the British legal system to make the discussion of computer law easier to understand.