The emerging Digital Era is mainly driven by developments like Internet and other related technologies. In order to utilize the technological achievements for the well-being of our societies an open and interdisciplinary debate is crucial. This book addresses highly relevant social and economic issues and thus is a very valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion about transformation in the Digital Era. -- Dr. Hans-Dieter Zimmermann, CCEM Competence Center Electronic Markets, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland Profound technological changes have consistently puzzled the affected societies. While some people developed high hopes and even utopias, others - with the same passion and conviction - voiced their concerns and opposition. In order to ground a balanced societal response, research is needed that taps into the knowledge and experience of various disciplines and puts it into a historical context. George Doukidis, Nikos Mylonopoulos and Nancy Pouloudi have undertaken the daunting and at times mind-boggling task to compile a book of current thinking and responses to the (ongoing) digital transformation. This is highly commendable and the result is strongly recommended.
– Dr. Stefan Klein, University College Dublin, Ireland
Social and Economic Transformation in the Digital Era provides a comprehensive and provoking analysis of the impact of digital technologies on businesses, societies, and individuals. It offers insights into when digital technologies will be used or not be used. I highly recommend this book.
– Eric van Heck, Professor of Electronic Markets, Erasmus University’s Rotterdam School of Management
In the sea of technological optimism and one-sided e-business management publications, this book stands out in providing an insightful, multifaceted picture, invaluable for organizational, inter-organizational and social governance. It provides a unique collection of insights.
– Niels Bjørn-Andersen, Director of Center for Electronic Commerce, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Social and Economic Transformation in the Digital Era is a highly topical book long overdue. In dealing with key issues of a socio-political nature, and highlighting policy implications, this book covers aspects of the Information Age that often go unremarked. Of course Information and Communication Technologies have had and will continue to have considerable impacts on organizations and the manner in which business is conducted. But there's much more to it than that and this book helps to fill the gap."
– Robert D Galliers, Ph.D., Provost, Bentley College, USA