Information technology and society : implications for the information professions / Paul F. Burton.
Information technology and society : implications for the information professions / Paul F. Burton.
Information technology and society : implications for the information professions / Paul F. Burton.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London : Library Association Pub., 1992.
Date
1992.
Call Numbers
N303.4833/16
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Language
English
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Physical content
xx, 119 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. IT as convergent technology -- 2. The information society: evolution or revolution? -- 3. Information technology and organizations -- 4. International aspects of information technology -- 5. IT and the individual -- 6. Information technology and library and information services.
Publication information
Publisher
London : Library Association Pub., 1992.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1992.
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Summary
Paul Burton's book examines the changes information technology has made to people's lives at the level of the individual, the organization and society. Predictions and speculations, from manufacturer's hype to Orwellian forecast, are matched by the author against the effects which can be observed at these levels. Consideration is given to the exten...
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Information technology and society : implications for the information professions / Paul F. Burton.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N303.4833/16
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74VKwaJzmjKb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKwaJzmjKb
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ISBN
0853657882
9780853657880
DDC
303.4833/16
MMS ID
991018354029702626
