Social Informatics Evolving

Discover the evolution of Social Informatics in Pnina Fichman's insightful book, Social Informatics Evolving. Published by Springer International Publishing AG in 2015, this engaging paperback spans 92 pages and offers a comprehensive overview of the field's development. Fichman expertly divides Social Informatics research into five significant periods: the emergence stage, which highlights the global rise of various SI forms; the foundational work era prior to the 1990s; the expansion phase of the 1990s; a robust period of coherence and influence led by Rob Kling from 2000 to 2005; and the ongoing transformation phase from 2006 to the present. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the historical context and future directions of Social Informatics. Dive into this pivotal work and enhance your knowledge of how social factors shape information technology.