Principles of Information Technology

Information technology, is a relatively new field of study but one that continues to grow in importance and reach. This new volume provides readers with a wide-ranging introduction to the field, covering the basic concepts, possibilities, ethical issues, and potential consequences of information technology. Among the topics the reader will encounter include: Cloud Computing, Communications Technology in Education, The Digital Divide, The ICT Development Index, The Mobile Web, Person-Computer Interaction, Skills Framework for the Information Age. This volume will be an important addition to high school and undergraduate libraries, especially those focused on technology, science, and information studies.