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Computers and social power

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ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society, Volume 5, Issue 3

Pages 6 - 11

https://doi.org/10.1145/958651.958652

Published: 01 September 1974 Publication History

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The following essay is an early draft of a major now in progress. The author would appreciate comments and criticism. In addition, the editors of <u>Computers and Society</u> welcome your correspondence on this article and will publish such public commentary in forthcoming issues.

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ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society Volume 5, Issue 3

Fall 1974

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DOI:10.1145/958651

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