Description
There is substantial interest in research in developing countries, especially in the use, implementation and development of information technology and systems. Many researchers have been moving toward an understanding of indigenous social and cultural structures and how they influence the use and development of information systems. E-Commerce and Cultural Values addresses these issues and brings together scholars to share their expertise on different aspects of the social side of e-Commerce and information systems and how they impact the cultural values of a society.
Reviews and Testimonials
E-commerce and Cultural Values is a must-have book for students and academics who are conducting research in the area of IT and Cultural Studies. Dr. Theerasak Thanasankit, has carefully selected and edited a number of very interesting and insightful articles which readers will benefit greatly from reading it for its wide scope of discussions and issues raised in the book. Well done! I would certainly recommend this book to academics who are working in this important area of research.
– Shan Pan, National University of Singapore
Author's/Editor's Biography
Theerasak Thanasankit (Ed.)
Dr. Theerasak Thanasankit earned his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Melbourne. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Information Management and Systems at Monash University, Australia. Dr. Thanasankit has taught at many universities in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. His research focuses on the influence of indigenous cultures and values on the use, adoption and implementation of information systems, especially in e-commerce. Dr. Thanasankit also conducts researches in requirements engineering and creativity and IT policy.