Computers in the service of society

Computers in the Service of Society examines the role of computers in contemporary society. Based on a seminar series given in the spring of 1969 and co-sponsored by The American University, the book discusses the different societal problems that may be ameliorated by the application of computer tec...

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Corporate Authors: ScienceDirect (Online service), American University (Washington, D.C.), Pergamon Press, Inc
Other Authors: Chartrand, Robert Lee (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, Pergamon Press [1972]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Computers in the Service of Society examines the role of computers in contemporary society. Based on a seminar series given in the spring of 1969 and co-sponsored by The American University, the book discusses the different societal problems that may be ameliorated by the application of computer technology. The focus of the book is on man's response to computers, whether the multiple roles of the computer can be comprehended by the decision makers of our times, and whether the vast potential as well as limitations of automatic data processing can be conveyed to the public at large. The book co.
Item Description:"Based on a seminar series given in the spring of 1969. Sponsored by the American University and Pergamon Press, limited."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 192 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-183).
ISBN:9780080163321
0080163327
9781483147437
1483147436