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′I.T. has triggered complex social, political, economic and ethical issues that need urgent action if we are to survive the coming decades of unprecedented technological change. This book is a must–read for all those who want to understand the issues or, more important, want to help in their resolution.′ —James Burke
‘This book provides a breath of fresh air in the subject... with numerous examples. Further, it provides a nice link between ethical behaviour, professionalism and the law’ —Karl Jones, Liverpool John Moores University
′I found this an excellent read, covering a wide range of essential social and professional issues for computer scientists. There is a good balance between ethical material and technical material, and it would be suitable for a layperson. An entertaining and thought–provoking book′ —Dr. Carron Shankland of the University of Stirling
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′I.T. has triggered complex social, political, economic and ethical issues that need urgent action if we are to survive the coming decades of unprecedented technological change. This book is a must–read for all those who want to understand the issues or, more important, want to help in their resolution.′
James Burke
‘This book provides a breath of fresh air in the subject... with numerous examples. Further, it provides a nice link between ethical behaviour, professionalism and the law’
Karl Jones, Liverpool John Moores University
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A rare innovative book - a real 'Pandora's Box',
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This review is from: Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age (Paperback)
This book is a real breath of fresh air in the piles of standard IS and IT textbooks. The first question: is it a textbook or not? The authors have achieved a very difficult balance between professional book and textbook - professionals will find it useful, as will students (and I'm tempted to replace the word 'useful' by 'essential'.
The book is a breath of fresh air because it discusses and takes forward, a whole series of essential debates about the rapidly emerging uses of information in what many people proclaim as a new information age. The Amazon listing gives access to the contents so look there for the book's scope. In my opinion, this book is bordering on the essential reading for everyone concerned with information, the information age, information systems, information technology, and the very modern things different people are doing with these. As I read through the book, I kept thinking about further issues that would have been nice, and topics that could be taken deeper - but there is a realistic limit to what can be achieved in 600 pages. Whether you agree with the authors or not is perhaps not even the point - they discuss very important issues that should be taken into account by every professional and student of information, its uses, and its supporting technology. This book is a very stimulating read. Does it cover new ground? Yes - the minimum new ground lies at least in its collation of current major issues. The second, and perhaps deeper contribution lies in its critical comments (that's one area where I would like more depth - but I remind myself - it's already 600 pages). Thirdly, it has even invented some new words (sensibly and appropriately in my view) - for example 'teledildonics' - I'll leave you as a reader to explore the book and find out what that is all about.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very well written book providing excellent coverage of the hot button issues facing IT professionals today,
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This review is from: Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age (Paperback)
I purchased this book for my University reading and I have to say that the sheer breadth and depth of coverage of the topics in this book are well worth the price stated. This book addresses most of the hot topics head-on - in a language that clearly explains the concept along with suitable additional reading/examples which pushes you to think about the impact of it all.
I would give it 5 stars but unfortunately won't because there is no e-book edition which means I have to search using the Mark I eyeball using a glossary which is light on the keywords.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book,
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This review is from: Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age (Paperback)
Pandora's Box provides a great read whether or not it is being used for academic purposes. It highlights a lot of the social and ethical issues of the "digital" world that we tend to ignore in our day to day activities. Real cases bringing to the fore real issues that will provoke deep thinking.
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