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Why does information technology disappoint or enslave us? Why do so many information systems projects collapse? How can we do better? There are many technical, social, economic and other aspects to consider. How do we ensure we take all these into account as we research ITC or employ them? ICT affects our lives and world more profoundly than ever before. How may we understand it? This book employs philosophy to lay foundations for understanding the complexity of ICT, in five areas:

  • The nature of information and computers, and artificial intelligence;

  • The use of ICT at work and home, for serious and less-serious use;

  • The ICT features that annoy or delight us;

  • Societal issues, such as surveillance, e-government, ICT in developing countries, climate change, what technological progress is and what is the role of ICT as a whole and of the information systems field;

  • ICT development - includin

    Table of Contents

    PART 1

    1. Introduction

    2. Philosophies

    3. Dooyeweerd's Philosophy

    4. Foundations, Research and Practice

    PART 2

    5. The Nature of Information and Communication Technology

    6. Understanding ICT Use

    7. Understanding ICT Features

    8. Understanding ICT and Society

    9. Understanding ICT Development

    PART 3

    10. Overview and Reflection

    11. Contributions and Limitations

    12. Opportunities and Recommendations

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/30/2017 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138797017, 978-1138797017
      ISBN10: 1138797014
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why does information technology disappoint or enslave us? Why do so many information systems projects collapse? How can we do better? There are many technical, social, economic and other aspects to consider. How do we ensure we take all these into account as we research ITC or employ them? ICT affects our lives and world more profoundly than ever before. How may we understand it? This book employs philosophy to lay foundations for understanding the complexity of ICT, in five areas:

      • The nature of information and computers, and artificial intelligence;

      • The use of ICT at work and home, for serious and less-serious use;

      • The ICT features that annoy or delight us;

      • Societal issues, such as surveillance, e-government, ICT in developing countries, climate change, what technological progress is and what is the role of ICT as a whole and of the information systems field;

      • ICT development - includin

        Table of Contents

        PART 1

        1. Introduction

        2. Philosophies

        3. Dooyeweerd's Philosophy

        4. Foundations, Research and Practice

        PART 2

        5. The Nature of Information and Communication Technology

        6. Understanding ICT Use

        7. Understanding ICT Features

        8. Understanding ICT and Society

        9. Understanding ICT Development

        PART 3

        10. Overview and Reflection

        11. Contributions and Limitations

        12. Opportunities and Recommendations

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