How Information Systems Came to Rule the World: And Other Essays

Offers a fresh perspective on information systems, a field of study and practice currently undergoing substantial upheaval The book maps the field of information systems as it has developed and the author firmly establishes the under-recognized importance of the field The author argues against the view of enthusiasts who believe that the field has somehow moved "beyond information systems" to something more exotic and offers a short and compelling manifesto on behalf of the field and its future The book will appeal primarily to scholars and practitioners working in information systems, management, communication studies, technology studies, and related areas