Principles of Information Systems, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Stair, Ralph; Reynolds, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076001079X ISBN 13: 9780760010792

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1999

Synopsis

Continuing in the tradition of the highly successful first three editions, Principles of Information Systems Fourth Edition brings to readers the cutting edge of technology, in a introductory framework that stresses the most current and common business applications of that technology. The title began with an idea--"IS principles first, where they belong"-- and over the years has come to represent the most effective path to understanding the components of an information system, how those components work together, how they are used in business settings, and why they are important to the advancement of business in general. As always, coverage of technological advances has been added and all examples have been updated to make this book as current and relevant as possible.

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About the Authors

Ralph Stair received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.B.A. from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. He has taught at the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, the University of New Orleans, and Florida State University. He has taught several courses through Florida State University's Study Abroad Program in London. Throughout the years, Dr. Stair has focused his teaching and research on information systems. He has endowed the Ralph Stair Prize in Innovative Education at Florida State University. He also provided funding for the Stair-Harkrider scholarship and the Ralph Stair Prize in Academic Improvement at his high school in Wisconsin.

Professor George Reynolds brings a wealth of business, teaching, and writing experience to this book. His successful business career spans four decades of working in government, institutional, and business IS organizations. Professor Reynolds combines this business and industry experience with exceptional teaching skills to deliver a text that is both practical and focused on the needs of today's student. Professor Reynolds has taught IS at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University (Ohio), Miami University (Ohio), the College of Mount St. Joseph, and Strayer University. He has held positions at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas; the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California; and Procter & Gamble and Atos IT Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Professor Reynolds has authored more than two dozen popular textbooks addressing various aspects of today's information technology and business.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076001079X
• ISBN 13: 9780760010792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4