Society and Technology by Ewa Lechman, Magdalena Popowska - 9781032173375

Taylor & Francis

Society and TechnologyOpportunities and Challenges\nAuthor(s): Ewa Lechman, Magdalena Popowska\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032173375, 978-1032173375\nSynopsis\nThis book offers broad evidence on how new information and communication technologies (ICT) impact social development and contribute to social welfare. Its aim is to show how new technological solutions may contribute to societys welfare by encouraging new socially responsible initiatives and practices as the broad adoption of new technologies becomes an integral component of organizations, and of the overall economy.\n\nSociety and Technology: Opportunities and Challenges is designed to provide deep insight into theoretical and empirical evidence on ICT as socially responsible technologies. More specifically, it puts special focus on examining the following:\n\nhow channels of ICT impact on social progress, environmental sustainability and instabili.