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.

Principles of Information Technology