The computerized society; [electronic resource] an appraisal of the impact of computers on society over the next fifteen years [by] James Martin and Adrian R.D. Norman.

Includes bibliographical references.

Section 1: Euphoria: An exploding technology -- The new machines -- The symbiotic age -- Goodbye to money? -- Law enforcement -- Teaching with computers -- Home sweet home -- The use of computers for control -- The computerized corporation -- Doctors -- Cities and transportation -- Toward a National Data Center -- Governing with computers -- Section 2: Alarm -- The battle of privacy -- The nature of the threat to privacy -- Machines in error -- Harassment -- Crime and sabotage -- Bewilderment -- Power -- Changes in employment patterns -- Section 3: Protective action -- Handling change -- The changes needed in education -- The laws that are needed -- Locks, guards, and burglar alarms -- Systems controls that are needed -- The Ombudsman -- The systems scientist's role -- The world of the future.

Also issued online.