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Themes and issues in an information polity

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This paper examines the use and significance of information and communications technologies in government. The notion of ‘Information Polity’ is unpacked. Five main related themes are addressed. These are: the adaption, diffusion and application of ICT's in government; information as a factor of production; government as an information services provider; information and the labour process in government; and information as a strategic resource.

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    John Taylor & Howard Williams

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Taylor, J., Williams, H. Themes and issues in an information polity. J Inf Technol 5, 151–160 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1057/jit.1990.33

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