Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

Introduction to Distributed Applications

Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter

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English

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
01 December 2010

Business mathematics & systems; Network hardware; Operating systems; Computer programming & software development; Information retrieval

A detailed introduction to interdisciplinary application area of distributed systems, namely the computer support of individuals trying to solve a problem in cooperation with each other but not necessarily having identical work places or working times. The book is addressed to students of distributed systems, communications, information science and socio-organizational theory, as well as to users and developers of systems with group communication and cooperation as top priorities.

By: Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 836g
ISBN: 9783642086311
ISBN 10: 3642086314
Pages: 529
Publication Date: 01 December 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I. Introduction to Distributed Systems and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: Fundamental Principles of Distributed Systems; Computer-Supported Cooperative Work.- Part II. Basic Concepts of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: Concepts of Asynchronous and Synchronous Cooperation; Concurrency Control; Replication and Concurrency Control.- Part III. Application Classes of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: Communication Systems and Shared Information Spaces; Workflow Management, Conversation and Coordination Systems; Workgroup Computing; Multi-agent Systems.- References.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- Index.