Publisher's Synopsis
In this introductory text designed for graduate and undergraduate students, Dr Weinberg discusses the role of technology in social change and explores our expectations for computers in the information society. Chapters covering the history of computer technology, mainframe and personal computer environments, computer culture and information systems in organizations provide the student with a view of the technical, cultural and organizational changes that come with the advancement of information-processing technologies. Subsequent chapters consider the changing role of computers in education, government, health-care and industry. Dr Weinberg concludes with a look at the future information technology in society and the significance of new artificial intelligence technology.
