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Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

Introduction to Distributed Applications

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Uwe M. Borghoff

    1. Institute of Software Technology, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, Neubiberg, Germany

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  2. Johann H. Schlichter

    1. Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany

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  • Comprehensive and compact introduction to a still emergent area

  • Problem-oriented representation of concepts and methods of CSCW

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
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  2. Introduction to Distributed Systems and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Fundamental Principles of Distributed Systems

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 3-85

    3. Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 87-141

  3. Basic Concepts of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
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    2. Concepts of Asynchronous and Synchronous Cooperation

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 145-183

    3. Concurrency Control

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 185-209

    4. Replication and Concurrency Control

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 211-281

  4. Application Classes of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 283-283
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    2. Communication Systems and Shared Information Spaces

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 285-325

    3. Workflow Management, Conversation and Coordination Systems

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 327-372

    4. Workgroup Computing

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 373-414

    5. Multiagent Systems

      • Uwe M. Borghoff, Johann H. Schlichter
      Pages 415-480

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 481-529
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About this book

The terms groupware and CSCW (computer-supported cooperative work) have received significant attention in computer science and related disciplines for quite some time now. This book is a revised and extended version of the 2nd edition of the German textbook "Rechnergestützte Gruppenarbeit: Eine Einführung in verteilte Anwendungen". It has two main objectives: first, to outline the meaning of both terms, and second, to point out both the numer­ ous opportunities for users of groupware and the risks of applying such sys­ tems. The book intends to introduce an area of distributed systems, namely the computer support of individuals trying to solve a common problem in cooperation with each other but not necessarily having identical work pi aces or working times. Computer-supported cooperative work is an interdisciplinary application domain. It can be viewed as a synergism between the areas of distributed sys­ tems and (multimedia-) communication on the one hand and between those of information science and socio-organizational theory on the other hand. Thus, the book is meant to help students of aH these disciplines, as weH as users and developers of systems which have communication and cooperation within groups as top priorities.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Software Technology, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, Neubiberg, Germany

    Uwe M. Borghoff

  • Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany

    Johann H. Schlichter

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