文档介绍：Analysis and Design
of Information Systems
Third Edition
Arthur M. Langer
Analysis and Design
of Information
Systems
Third Edition
Arthur M. Langer, EdD
Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science
School of Continuing Education
Graduate School of Education
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
USA
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Preface
Throughout the last 40 years the impact and importance of information
technology (IT) continues to transform the world. Indeed, we are very much
at the beginning stages of what I believe will be known as the technology
revolution—a revolution that will change every aspect of business and life in
general. While technology, both ha