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 Communications

Fostering Research on the Economic & Social Impacts of Information Technology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The tremendous growth in use of information technology (IT) has led to an increased interest in understanding its social and economic impacts. This book presents examples of cross-cutting 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. This important volume is expected to influence funding priorities and levels of support for interdisciplinary research of this kind.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: National Academies Press
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 150mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9780309060325
• ISBN-10: 030906032X
• Artikelnr.: 21820290