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Computers and society / Paul A. Winters, book editor.

p. cm. — (Current controversies) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-56510-564-8 (alk. paper). — ISBN 1-56510-563-X (Pbk.: alk. paper) 1. Computers—Social aspects. I. Winters, Paul A., 1965– . II. Series. QA76.9.C66C653 1997 303.48'34—dc21 97-4942 CIP0

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: How Will Computers Transform Society?
   1. Computers and Society: An Overview
   2. Computers Will Significantly Transform Society
   3. Personal Computers Will Transform the Home
   4. Computers Will Not Significantly Transform Society
   5. Future Societal Transformations Cannot Be Predicted
   6. Computers Will Create Unemployment
   7. Software as Career Threat
   8. Computers Do Not Create Unemployment
   9. Computer Technology Reduces Worker Productivity
3. Chapter 2: How Will Computer Technology Affect the Right to Privacy?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Computer Technology Violates People’s Right to Privacy
   3. Computer Technology Can Reveal People’s Personal Information
   4. Computer Technology Will Eliminate Privacy
   5. Computer Crimes Will Increasingly Invade People’s Privacy
   6. Strong Encryption Is Needed to Protect Privacy
   7. Computer Technology Will Not Necessarily Jeopardize Privacy
4. Chapter 3: Should Computer Content Be Censored?
   1. Censorship of Computer Content: An Overview
   2. Internet Access Providers Should Censor Content
   3. Hate Speech on the Internet Should Be Challenged
   4. Computer Content Should Not Be Censored
   5. Internet Access Providers Should Not Censor Content
   6. Hate Speech on the Internet Should Not Be Censored
5. Chapter 4: Should Universal Access to Computer Technology Be Guaranteed?
   1. Computer Haves and Have-Nots: An Overview
   2. Universal Access to E-mail Should Be Guaranteed
   3. Minority Communities Should Be Guaranteed Access to the Internet
   4. Subsidies for Universal Access Should Not Be Expanded
   5. Minority Communities Are Not Being Denied Access to the Internet
6. Chapter 5: Will Computers Transform Education?
   1. Computers and Education: An Overview
   2. Computer Education Is Vital for Students of the Future
   3. Computers Are a Necessary Resource for Schools
   4. Computers Will Not Transform Education
   5. Computers Cannot Replace Good Teachers
   6. Computers Cannot Teach Children Basic Skills
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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