How Long to Read The Social Impact of Computers

How Long Does it Take to Read The Social Impact of Computers?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read The Social Impact of Computers by Richard S. Rosenberg

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Social Impact of Computers should be read as a guide to the social implications of current and future applications of computers. Among the basic themes presented are the following: the changing nature of work in response to technological innovation as well as the threat to jobs; personal freedom in the machine age as manifested by challenges to privacy, dignity, and work; the relationship between advances in computer and communications technology and the possibility of increased centralization of authority; and the emergence and influence of artificial intelligence and its role in decision-making, especially in military applications. The book begins with background and historical information on computers and technology. Separate chapters then cover major applications: business, medicine, education, government; major social issues, including crime, privacy, work; and new technologies and problems: industry regulation, electronic funds transfer systems, international competition, national industrial policies, robotics and industrial automation, productivity, the information society, videotex. The final chapter discusses issues associated with ethics and professionalism. The material presented should be accessible to most university students who have had an introductory course in computer science. Self taught or sufficiently motivated individuals who have gained an understanding of how computers operate should also profit from this book. Especially useful are backgrounds in sociology, economics, history, political science, or philosophy.

How long is The Social Impact of Computers?

The Social Impact of Computers by Richard S. Rosenberg is 398 pages long, and a total of 102,684 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Social Impact of Computers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 21 minutes to read The Social Impact of Computers aloud.

What Reading Level is The Social Impact of Computers?

The Social Impact of Computers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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