Taking an empirical approach, this book presents a sociological study of the development, use and evolution of standardized computer systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software packages.
Taking an empirical approach, this book presents a sociological study of the development, use and evolution of standardized computer systems and comme...
Talks about the increasing significance of DNA profiling for crime investigation in modern society. This book focuses on developments in the UK as the world-leader in the development and application of forensic DNA technology and in the construction of DNA databases as an essential element in the successful use of DNA for forensic purposes.
Talks about the increasing significance of DNA profiling for crime investigation in modern society. This book focuses on developments in the UK as the...
This book explores the innovation processes involved in the application and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) at work and in everyday life. These are analysed through an unparalleled set of 23 European case studies, which, uniquely, address both the design/development and the implementation of ICT applications across the cultural, civic information and education sectors. The authors draw upon a range of analytical traditions - from sociology of technology and cultural and consumption studies, to computer systems design - to build an integrated, evolutionary...
This book explores the innovation processes involved in the application and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) at work and in e...
