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December 1993 Book Reviews Computers and Society Computerization a n d Controversy Charles Dunlop and Rob Kling, eds. New York: Academic Press, 1991. 758 pages, $34.95 (paper). (Due to the importance of this book as a source for readings in Computers and Society issues, we have included two reviews. -Ed.) Page 15 By David Bellin, North Carolina A& T State In this collection of reprinted essays the editors seek to introduce and popularize some controversial social implications of computer technologies. They bring into one book the major writings on the points addressed and include extensive references and bibliographies for fimher reading. While not light reading, the spirit of the book is reflected in the editors' statement, "We see computer systems not only as powerful technology, but also as a powerful factor in social change." pages); Economic and organizational dimensions of computerization (98 pages); Ethical perspectives and processional responsibilities (89 pages); Social relationships in electronic communities (88 pages); The dreams of technological utopianism (70 pages). Each topic is introduced by a short essay from the editors, suggestions for further reading, and, often, references and bibliography. Each reprint properly includes its full footnoting and references as well. The index is

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ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society , Volume 23 (3-4)
Association for Computing MachineryDec 1, 1993

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