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This book is compiled of selected proceedings from the "Landscapes" Conference held at Turku University, Finland, in July 2005. The themes chosen for the conference - philosophy, ethics and sociological aspects, culture and education; social aspects; politics and regulation; economics and work; technology and emerging technologies - represent many of the perspectives from which to view this landscape. The papers illustrate the diverse impacts of the information society and the changing paradigms within education, law, health care, the workplace and on future societal infrastructures through research initiatives and the development of new technologies. In this book, IFIP WG9.2 has attempted to capture the new 'emerging landscape' of the Information Society.
A picture of profound technological and social change emerges from this holistic approach. It offers a key to understanding the ramifications of computer technologies within the information society, and of the social accountability of all those who work with and are affected by them.
Riassunto
This book is compiled of selected proceedings from the "Landscapes" Conference held at Turku University, Finland, in July 2005. The themes chosen for the conference – philosophy, ethics and sociological aspects, culture and education; social aspects; politics and regulation; economics and work; technology and emerging technologies – represent many of the perspectives from which to view this landscape. The papers illustrate the diverse impacts of the information society and the changing paradigms within education, law, health care, the workplace and on future societal infrastructures through research initiatives and the development of new technologies. In this book, IFIP WG9.2 has attempted to capture the new ‘emerging landscape’ of the Information Society.
A picture of profound technological and social change emerges from this holistic approach. It offers a key to understanding the ramifications of computer technologies within the information society, and of the social accountability of all those who work with and are affected by them.
Testo aggiuntivo
From the reviews:
"The papers presented in the book reflect the impact that new technology and research are having on education, law, health care, the workplace, and social networks. Thus, this collection concerning information and communication technology (ICT) is probably most useful for the reader … . includes an extensive list of references at the end. Each paper also has information concerning the author or authors, and begins with an abstract. Many papers contain figures and charts. … It is worthwhile as a stimulant to thought … ." (Brad Reid, Computing Reviews, July, 2006)
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From the reviews:
"The papers presented in the book reflect the impact that new technology and research are having on education, law, health care, the workplace, and social networks. Thus, this collection concerning information and communication technology (ICT) is probably most useful for the reader ... . includes an extensive list of references at the end. Each paper also has information concerning the author or authors, and begins with an abstract. Many papers contain figures and charts. ... It is worthwhile as a stimulant to thought ... ." (Brad Reid, Computing Reviews, July, 2006)
