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Author Murphy, John W.

Title The computerization of human service agencies : a critical appraisal / John W. Murphy and John T. Pardeck.

Publication Info. New York : Auburn House, 1991.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  361.0028 M978C    Check Shelf
Description viii, 180 pages ; 22 cm
Contents Introduction : is computerization a philosophy or a technique? -- The technological world-view, Western philosophy, and knowledge -- Rationalizing the organization -- MIS development and organizational culture -- Technical adjuncts to intervention -- Computer-mediated therapy -- Computerization and the dehumanization of human services -- Ethical issues related to computerized service delivery -- Creating a socially responsible technology -- Conclusion : calculating versus thinking.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [169]-172) and index.
Subject Human services -- Data processing -- Social aspects.
Electronic data processing -- Philosophy.
Added Author Pardeck, John T.
ISBN 0865690235 alkaline paper
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