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This collection of reprinted essays bring into one book the major writings on the points addressed , and includes extensive references and bibliographies for further reading. (Due to the importance of this book as a source for readings in Computers and Society issues, we have included two reviews.-Ed.) In this collection of reprinted essays the editors seek to introduce and popularize some controversial social implications of computer technologies. They bring into one book the major writings on the points addressed and include extensive references and bibliographies for fimher reading. While not light reading, the spirit of the book is reflected in the editors' statement, "We see computer systems not only as powerful technology, but also as a powerful factor in social change." General purpose readers of this sort are difficult to edit, and they are also difficult to review. This is because of several factors. First, there is the evaluation of the coverage. What topics are included, and which are overlooked? Can such a book, in fact, cover every important topic? Second, there are some four or five dozen authors represented in this collection. Clearly the writing style of each cannot be the same as the others. How do they work together? The content coverage of a reader is important. Dunlop and Kling admit in their preface that they could not cover every topic. For example, they kindly defer to Computers in Battle: Will They Work? (edited by D. Brace, Jovanovich) for a discussion of how high technology affects modem warfare. But what are the topics they do address? In order of quantity of coverage, they are: Computerization and the transformation of work (140 pages); Security and reliability (130 pages); Social control and privacy (114 pages); Economic and organizational dimensions of computerization (98 pages); Ethical perspectives and processional responsibilities (89 pages); Social relationships in electronic communities (88 pages); The dreams of technological utopianism (70 pages). Each topic is introduced by a short essay from the editors, suggestions for further reading, and, often, references and bibliography. Each reprint properly includes its full footnoting and references as well. The index is 15 pages long and is thorough and well designed. And what a collection of articles we have. Most are well written by experts in the field. And each writer has his or her unique voice. The articles have not been edited and rewritten for uniformity. This has the advantage of retaining …

Book Reviews: Computerization and Controversy edited by Charles Dunlop and Rob Kling (Academic Press, 1991)