Information Systems

The book gives an overview of critical research in information systems (CRIS), which will give a useful introduction to those students and researchers not familiar with the topic and assist in carrying the debate further on a variety of issues. The author covers the theory, philosophy, application, and reflection of CRIS.An important aspect of the argument of the book will be based on its definition of critical research as being based on the critical intention to change and improve social reality. This is intrinsically linked to the desire to promote empowerment and emancipation. This unique volume answers several pressing questions, including what are the possible theoretical foundations of CRIS? What are philosophical assumptions and implications of CRIS?What can critical research look like in practice? What are the weaknesses and hidden assumptions of critical CRIS? As such it will be a useful addition to the library of any serious scholar of information systems.Stahl, Bernd Carsten is the author of 'Information Systems' with ISBN 9780415433785 and ISBN 0415433789.