Computerization of social services: a critical appraisal

J. T. Pardeck; J. W. Murphy; K. Callaghan

doi:10.1111/j.1468-2397.1994.tb00047.x

Computerization of social services: a critical appraisal

J. T. Pardeck, J. W. Murphy, K. Callaghan

Sociology

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This article presents an analysis of ethics and computerization of social services. Drawing from the work of Baudrillard, the article suggests that social existence is redefined by the worldview that accompanies computerization. The authors conclude that practitioners have an ethical obligation to protect the human element when social services are computerized. Suggestions are offered for accomplishing this important goal.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2-6
Number of pages	5
Journal	Scandinavian Journal of Social Welfare
Volume	3
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2397.1994.tb00047.x
State	Published - Jan 1994

Keywords

Computer Age
computerization: dualism
ethics
social service delivery
theory

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Social Sciences(all)

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