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Lisa Ling goes in depth into the role technology plays in the mental health crisis.

The seismic impact which digital continues to have on the world is, in reality, still in its infancy. Building Digital Culture argues that what this means for businesses in general, and marketers in particular, is that the digital developments we're faced with today haven't had the same gestation period as past technologies. The consequence of this pace is that much focus - be that in research, writing or management consulting - has tended to be on...

While a veteran information technology consultant does not think that the US computer industry will regain its past glory after mistakes of the free-spending 1990s, he cites companies that are regaining their competitive edge by smart spending and offers an IT survival guide. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

While other books in the field focus on specific aspects of privacy or how to avoid invasions, David H. Holtzman-a master technologist, internet pioneer, security analyst, and former military codebreaker-presents a comprehensive insider's expose of the world of invasive technology, who's using it, and how our privacy is at risk. Holtzman starts out by categorizing privacy violations into "The 7 Sins Against Privacy" and then goes on to explain in...

The Technology Revolution explores how the introduction and widespread acceptance of the Internet is changing our lives. This book examines the ways---both large and small---in which the technology introduced by the Internet and popularized by the Web is affecting organizations and individuals, business opportunities and recreational pursuits, the composition of our local communities and the rise and relevance of global virtual communities. It describes...

Explores nine critical areas in which technology is dramatically rewriting the rules of business and life. This book will help business owners and managers understand not only how to avoid being blindsided by customer rebellion, but also how to benefit from it. It will teach lawyers, judges, and regulators when to keep their hands off the system, and it will show consumers the consequences of their digital actions. --From publisher description.

Information Technology (IT) is conquering the world. It affects our jobs, our lives as private citizens, and society. Its impact is greater than other technologies, such as railways, personal cars, and the telephone. However, while most can understand the potential and constraints of these technologies, IT is often experienced as a "black box," producing its effects without giving a clue as to how they are achieved. The aim of How Information Technology...

"As the first book to directly address issues of communication and understanding between business and technology people, The Geek Gap - in identifying this problem and providing numerous practical and workable solutions - is an indispensable guide for all."--Jacket.

"Strategies for Information Technology Governance gives framework for IT governance structures, processes and relational mechanisms. It focuses on emerging mechanisms such as the Balanced Scorecard and the COBIT-framework. Strategies for Information Technology Governance is written by and for academics and practitioners."--Jacket.