Information Systems Development and Data Modeling: Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations

ISBN-13: 9780521373692 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 304 str.

Rudy A. Hirschheim; Heinz K. Klein; Kalle Lyytinen

Opis

Data modeling was hypothesized to be the "salvation" of an organization's data problems. This book aims to analyze the problems encountered and to present a comparative philosophical study of the various approaches. On the philosophical level, the authors explore the epistemology, ontology, and rationality of each modeling approach. While on the theoretical computer science level, a systematic study of the history and development of three major strands of data modeling is presented. This book will be of great interest to all computer scientists using information systems as well as philosophers with an interest in computing applications.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: : 'I strongly recommend this book to people who view information systems only as a technology and do not remember that any technology that can change the way people live and work is necessarily a social and philosophical subject.' G. Rumolo, Computing Reviews

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Definition and evolution of information systems development methodologies and data modeling; 3. Philosophical foundations; 4. Conceptual and paradigmatic foundations of ISD; 5. Paradigmatic analysis of ISD methodologies; 6. Conceptual and paradigmatic foundations of data modeling; 7. Paradigmatic analysis of data modeling approaches; 8. Conclusions; Appendix A. Summaries of selected methodologies; Bibliography; Index.