Computers And Society

Author : Ronald M. Baecker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780198827085

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Computers and Society by Ronald M. Baecker Pdf

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can barely see them with the naked eye - all pervade our world in a major way. Computers and Society: Modern Perspectives is a wide-ranging and comprehensive textbook that critically assesses the global technical achievements in digital technologies and how are they are applied in media; education and learning; medicine and health; free speech, democracy, and government; and war and peace. Ronald M. Baecker reviews critical ethical issues raised by computers, such as digital inclusion, security, safety, privacy,automation, and work, and discusses social, political, and ethical controversies and choices now faced by society. Particular attention is paid to new and exciting developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the issues that have arisen from our complex relationship with AI.

Author : Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781439885567

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Computers and Society by Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk Pdf

Since computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for Good uses concrete examples and case studies to highlight the positive work of real computing professionals and organizations from around the world. Each chapter profiles a corporation, nonprofit organization, or entrepreneur involved in computing-centric activities that clearly benefit society or the environment, including cultural adaptation in a developing country, cutting-edge medicine and healthcare, educational innovation, endangered species work, and help for overseas voters. The coverage of computing topics spans from social networking to high-performance computing. The diversity of people and activities in these profiles gives students a broad vision of what they can accomplish after graduation. Pedagogical Features Encouraging students to engage actively and critically with the material, the book offers a wealth of pedagogical sections at the end of each chapter. Questions of varying difficulty ask students to apply the material to themselves or their surroundings and to think critically about the material from the perspective of a future computing professional. The text also gives instructors the option to incorporate individual projects, team projects, short projects, and semester-long projects. Other resources for instructors and students are available at www.computers-and-society.com Visit the author’s blog at http://computing4society.blogspot.com

Author : M. David Ermann,Michele S. Shauf
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0195143027

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Computers, Ethics, and Society by M. David Ermann,Michele S. Shauf Pdf

As computers have become increasingly important in our everyday lives, their potential to strip away our privacy and autonomy increases exponentially. This book offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary set of readings on the ethical and social implications of computer technology. Taking into account technical, social, and philosophical issues, the contributors consider topics such as the work-related ramifications of automation, the ethical obligations of computer specialists, and the threats to privacy that come with increased computerization.

Author : Joey F. George
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015058102388

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Computers in Society by Joey F. George Pdf

This book focuses around the social and ethic issues that companies face everyday in doing business. It is a collection of 37 articles from experts in the social issues of computing, exploring the most pressing issues in information technology today. The chapters are fresh, informative, timely, and authoritative.The readings cover such themes as views of computing, the information society, computers and organizations, computer-based monitoring, security and reliability, and privacy, ethics, and the internet.A book from a leading author in the IT field, this collection of articles is an excellent resource for computer-based business owners, managers, and employees. Its excellent section on the Internet makes this a must-read for owners/managers of Internet-based businesses.

Author : Richard Wesley Hamming
Publisher : New York : McGraw-Hill
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Computer science
ISBN : UOM:39015002096488

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Computers and Society by Richard Wesley Hamming Pdf

Author : Daniel R. Faust
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538331705

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The Positive and Negative Impacts of Computers in Society by Daniel R. Faust Pdf

Computers and other types of technology have changed our lives in ways never imagined. Today, we constantly have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Computers help us work better and faster. Readers will learn about the many positive impacts of computers in society. They'll also read about the many negative impacts, such as threats to our privacy and security and a potential decrease in physical activity. Students will be encouraged to think about the role technology plays in their everyday lives.

Author : David O. Arnold
Publisher : Mitchell/McGraw-Hill
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0075578123

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Computers and Society--impact! by David O. Arnold Pdf

This text is designed for Computer Literacy or Computers and Society courses taught in computer science or sociology departments. Its goal is to prepare students to make educated choices about the use of computer technology. It emphasizes the blending of implications with applications of computers in business, government and society, and should enable students to make educated personal decisions on the use of computers.

Author : Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-14
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781439810880

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Computers and Society by Lisa C. Kaczmarczyk Pdf

Since computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for Good uses concrete examples and case studies to highlight the positive work of real computing professionals and organizations from around the world. Each chapter profiles a corporation, nonprofit organization, or entrepreneur involved in computing-centric activities that clearly benefit society or the environment, including cultural adaptation in a developing country, cutting-edge medicine and healthcare, educational innovation, endangered species work, and help for overseas voters. The coverage of computing topics spans from social networking to high-performance computing. The diversity of people and activities in these profiles gives students a broad vision of what they can accomplish after graduation. Pedagogical Features Encouraging students to engage actively and critically with the material, the book offers a wealth of pedagogical sections at the end of each chapter. Questions of varying difficulty ask students to apply the material to themselves or their surroundings and to think critically about the material from the perspective of a future computing professional. The text also gives instructors the option to incorporate individual projects, team projects, short projects, and semester-long projects. Other resources for instructors and students are available at www.computers-and-society.com Visit the author’s blog at http://computing4society.blogspot.com

Author : Richard S. Rosenberg
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483267159

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The Social Impact of Computers by Richard S. Rosenberg Pdf

The Social Impact of Computers should be read as a guide to the social implications of current and future applications of computers. Among the basic themes presented are the following: the changing nature of work in response to technological innovation as well as the threat to jobs; personal freedom in the machine age as manifested by challenges to privacy, dignity, and work; the relationship between advances in computer and communications technology and the possibility of increased centralization of authority; and the emergence and influence of artificial intelligence and its role in decision-making, especially in military applications. The book begins with background and historical information on computers and technology. Separate chapters then cover major applications: business, medicine, education, government; major social issues, including crime, privacy, work; and new technologies and problems: industry regulation, electronic funds transfer systems, international competition, national industrial policies, robotics and industrial automation, productivity, the information society, videotex. The final chapter discusses issues associated with ethics and professionalism. The material presented should be accessible to most university students who have had an introductory course in computer science. Self taught or sufficiently motivated individuals who have gained an understanding of how computers operate should also profit from this book. Especially useful are backgrounds in sociology, economics, history, political science, or philosophy.

Author : Colin Beardon,Diane Whitehouse
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1871516412

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Computers and Society by Colin Beardon,Diane Whitehouse Pdf

This text asks how we can ensure that computers are used for socially beneficial purposes. These papers represent an integration of research into technological and social aspects of computer technology that is relevant to the individual citizen.

Author : Andrew Murray
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 693 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780198732464

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Information Technology Law by Andrew Murray Pdf

Information Technology Law takes a unique socio-legal approach to examining the interaction between the law and other elements of the information society. Murray discusses relevant issues such as governance, free expression, and crime with enthusiasm, and looks forward to future challenges presented by developing technologies.

Author : C. C. Gotlieb,A. Borodin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483264820

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Social Issues in Computing by C. C. Gotlieb,A. Borodin Pdf

Social Issues in Computing provides information pertinent to the social implications of technology. This book presents the highly dynamic interaction between computers and society. Organized into 13 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the problems associated with computers and attempts to indicate some of the viewpoints, assumptions, and biases from which the discussion is undertaken. This text then examines in detail the effects of computers on society ad describes the extent of computer use. Other chapters consider the disparities in computer use between various countries, as well as the degree to which various countries are able to share in the market for computer products and services. This book discusses as well the factors that led to the rapid and widespread adoption of computers. The final chapter deals with the effects of automation, computers, and technology. This book is a valuable resource for computer science students and research workers.

Author : Ian O'Donnell,Claire Milner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135846350

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Child Pornography by Ian O'Donnell,Claire Milner Pdf

This book explores the enduring appeal of child pornography and its ramifications for criminal justice systems around the world. It is based on an extensive review of academic literature and newspaper coverage, a trawl of websites frequented by those with a sexual interest in children, a survey of how police investigate these offences, examination of prosecutors' decisions, and interviews with judges. It provides a framework for understanding the contemporary nature of this problem, especially the harms it causes, its intimate relationship with new technologies and the challenges it poses to law enforcement authorities. The internet plays a pivotal role. Its sheer size, the anarchic way it grows, the lack of any boundaries to its expansion and its disregard for national borders make it a legal environment without parallel. An unwavering focus on the threat of sexual abuse has contributed to the emergence of a context where routine dealings with children are viewed through a 'paedophilic' lens. This can have the unfortunate consequence of distracting attention from more urgent concerns (such as poverty and neglect), which make children vulnerable to sexual exploitation. In this way an emphasis on the sexualisation of children could be said to aggravate the problem that it sets out to address. The book: provides a comprehensive analysis of child pornography issues in all of their complexity, including legal, psychological, criminal justice and social perspectives. presents significant volume of original empirical data gathered from police, prosecutors and judges. includes new qualitative and quantitative information set against a background of shifting international developments. The analysis is explicitly comparative. draws on a variety of sources including support groups for paedophiles, newspaper coverage of court cases involving child pornography, victim testimony and police operations.

Author : Mark Warschauer
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780262303699

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Technology and Social Inclusion by Mark Warschauer Pdf

Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the "digital divide" from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.

Author : Deborah Morley
Publisher : Course Technology
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Computer science
ISBN : 1133191118

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Understanding Computers in a Changing Society by Deborah Morley Pdf

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY, 5E, International Edition gives readers a classic introduction to computer concepts and societal issues, delivering content that is relevant to today's career-focused student.