Explore the profound impact of technology on everyday work and human interaction with ‘Technology in Action’. This insightful book delves into how digital and communication systems truly affect us, moving beyond extraordinary advances to examine the subtle realities. Through detailed, video-based field studies, author investigates the introduction of information systems in diverse settings like general medical practice, news production, London Underground control rooms, and architectural design. Discover how social interaction is shaped by technology and learn how video-based research can inform the future design, development, and implementation of new technological tools. Essential reading for understanding technology’s real-world application.