Dimensions
130 x 198 x 8mm
Information technology is redefining the world in which we live. Organisations spend billions on it. Data about us is stored on it and communicated across cyberspace by it. Employers bemoan a general lack of skill in using it.
But what is information technology, how does it work, where did it come from, why is it relevant to all of us and how can we understand the effects it is having on our lives and on wider society? This book unravels the answers to all these questions helping you gain a clear understanding of the key concepts, people, theories and arguments.
'Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas' is a new series designed to provide a quick way into a particular subject. This book contains short accounts of 101 key ideas arranged in alphabetical order. Each account gives an interesting and informative summary of the term, which will be useful whether you are at a college or university, or reading for general interest. You need not read the book cover to cover; just dip in when you come across a term you don't know.
