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The challenges of the information society

B.H. Rudall (Norbert Wiener Institute of Systems and Cybernetics and Bangor University, Bangor, UK)
C.J.H. Mann (Bangor University, Bangor, UK)

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 17 June 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

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This paper aims to review current developments that have been initiated to meet the challenges of the information society.

Design/methodology/approach

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The approach takes the form of a general review and survey of selected research and development (R&D) topics.

Findings

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The paper illustrates the multi‐ and trans‐disciplinary nature of cybernetics, systems and management sciences.

Practical implications

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The choice of reviews provides an awareness of the current trends in these areas of endeavour.

Originality/value

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The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of present‐day R&D initiatives.

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Citation

Rudall, B.H. and Mann, C.J.H. (2008), "The challenges of the information society", Kybernetes, Vol. 37 No. 6, pp. 721-728. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920810876918

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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