A framework for understanding information systems development

Basden, A

doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-036-3.ch006

Developments in apparel knitting technology (2008)
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Power, E. (2008). Developments in apparel knitting technology. In C. Fairhurst (Ed.), Advances in Apparel Production (178-196). Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1533/9781845694463.2.178

Information skills through electronic environments: considerations, pitfalls and benefits (2008)
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Smart, M., & Hunt, C. (2008). Information skills through electronic environments: considerations, pitfalls and benefits. In P. Brophy, J. Craven, & M. Markland (Eds.), Libraries without walls 7 (105-113). London: Facet

The increasing availability of resources in electronic format has obvious benefits for distance learners in particular but, in order to maximise those benefits, library induction and ongoing support are essential. The use of virtual classroom sessio... Read More about Information skills through electronic environments: considerations, pitfalls and benefits.

Stitch wise: strategic knowledge management for pro-poor enterprise on South Africa’s goldfields (2008)
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Hall, M. (2008). Stitch wise: strategic knowledge management for pro-poor enterprise on South Africa’s goldfields. In R. Hamann, S. Woolman, & C. Sprague (Eds.), The Business of Sustainable Development in Africa (341-355). Pretoria: UNISA Press

A framework for understanding Information Technology as ecology (2008)
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Basden, A. (2008). A framework for understanding Information Technology as ecology. In A. Basden (Ed.), Philosophical Frameworks for Understanding Information Systems (309-337). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-036-3.ch008

Information technology (IT) deeply influences the way we live, our assumptions, aspirations, expectations, habits -- our very life-and-world-views (LWVs). It has become an environment in which we live and work, a kind of ecology in which modern life... Read More about A framework for understanding Information Technology as ecology.

Some portions of Dooyeweerd's positive philosophy (2008)
Book Chapter
Basden, A. (2008). Some portions of Dooyeweerd's positive philosophy. In A. Basden (Ed.), Philosophical Frameworks for Understanding Information Systems (62-118). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-036-3.ch003

Chapter 3: This chapter explains some portions of Dooyeweerd’s positive philosophy which author has found useful in understanding IS. It covers Dooyeweerd’s theory of modal spheres (aspects), his theory of things, his theory of knowing, experience an... Read More about Some portions of Dooyeweerd's positive philosophy.

A framework for understanding human use of computers (2008)
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Basden, A. (2008). A framework for understanding human use of computers. In A. Basden (Ed.), Philosophical Frameworks for Understanding Information Systems (120-173). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-036-3.ch004

Chapter 4: This chapter seeks to open it up further and explore how Dooyeweerd’s philosophy can be used to understand human use of computers (HUC) by exposing some of the challenges and issues therein and enable us to formulate a framework for unders... Read More about A framework for understanding human use of computers.

A framework for understanding information systems development (2008)
Book Chapter
Basden, A. (2008). A framework for understanding information systems development. In A. Basden (Ed.), Philosophical Frameworks for Understanding Information Systems (224-264). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-036-3.ch006

Chapter 6: This chapter explores how Dooyeweerd’s philosophy might help us understand the challenges and issues in ISD as they are seen from an everyday perspective. The information system that is developed includes both the technical artefact or sy... Read More about A framework for understanding information systems development.

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