{"product_id":"the-foundations-of-information-systems-9781138797017","title":"The Foundations of Information Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of information and computers, and artificial intelligence; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of ICT at work and home, for serious and less-serious use; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ICT features that annoy or delight us; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocietal 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; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICT development - includin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Philosophies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Dooyeweerd's Philosophy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Foundations, Research and Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Nature of Information and Communication Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Understanding ICT Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Understanding ICT Features \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Understanding ICT and Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Understanding ICT Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Overview and Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Contributions and Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. Opportunities and Recommendations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577846927703,"sku":"9781138797017","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138797017.jpg?v=1746096902","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-foundations-of-information-systems-9781138797017","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}