In the information systems field, a strong tradition of using empirical research has developed to evaluate the methods, systems, and processes used in organizations. Editors Steel (information systems, U. of Southern Queensland) and Al-Hakim (management, U. of Southern Queensland) and more than 30 contributors offer a selection of recent empirical studies relating to evaluation, and examples of effective approaches to the analysis, summary, and presentation of empirical data and conclusions. Topics cover computer industry information systems, epistemology, information systems in financial organizations, government and defense information systems, manufacturing industry information systems, educational information systems, and more. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)