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Collective Intelligence In Computerbased Collaboration (Computers, Cognition, And Work Series)-used
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Proposing A New Paradigm For Computer Supported Cooperative Work (Cscw), This Groundbreaking Book Presents A Research Agenda For Developing And Testing That Paradigm. It Constitutes The First Attempt To Outline A Comprehensive Model Of Collaboration That Integrates The Cognitive/Conceptual And Social Dynamics Of Groups.The Challenge Faced By All Groups Engaged In Intellectual Work Is, On The One Hand, To Divide The Task So That Efforts Of Individual Members May Proceed In Parallel And, On The Other Hand, To Synthesize Their Separate Contributions To Form A Coherent Whole. Addressing This Challenge, Smith Examines The General Form Of A Theory Of Computerbased Collaboration That Extends Across Different Tasks And Working Situations. He Uses The Work Of Newell, Simon, And Anderson As A Base From Which To Consider A Group As A Form Of Distributed Information Processing System. Within Groups, There Are Constructs Analogous To Human Longterm And Shortterm Memory, Conceptual Processes, And Problem Solving And Knowledgeconstruction Strategies. He Discusses Two Metacognitive Issues Awareness And Control As They Occur In Collaborative Behavior. And He Reviews A Number Of Advanced Computer Systems That Support Collaboration, Focusing On Their Impact On The Thinking And Behavior Of Groups.Smith'S Theoretical Framework Combines Elements Of Information Processing System Theory And Its Detailed Process Models Of Cognitive Behavior With The Situated Perspective Of Activity Theory. The Book Suggests New And Useful Ways Of Conceiving Problems And Solutions To All Those Interested In The Ways In Which People Interact With Each Other And With Computers To Achieve Goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Collective Intelligence in Computer-Based Collaboration'? A: The book presents a new paradigm for Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and outlines a comprehensive model of collaboration that integrates cognitive and social dynamics within groups.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is John B. B. Smith.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in this book? A: The main themes include task division in collaborative work, cognitive processes in groups, metacognitive issues such as awareness and control, and the impact of advanced computer systems on collaborative behavior.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Collective Intelligence in Computer-Based Collaboration' have? A: The book has a total of 268 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1994.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Environmental Economics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals interested in collaboration and cognitive processes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for those interested in the dynamics of collaboration, cognitive processes, and the impact of technology on group work.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author offer in this book? A: The author combines Information Processing System theory with activity theory, offering new insights into problem-solving and the interaction between people and computers.