Vol 8, No 2 (2000) - Editorial

The phrase 'joined-up&' is fast becoming something of a badge for modern imaginative ways of thinking. While much of this attitude may be &';hype' there do seem to be trends which .stress joined-up views of the world. From a social perspective this is evident in moves towards political union in Western Europe and the global influence of multinational corporations. Technology is also contributing to the joined-up view. Multimedia supports new forms of expression, which integrate diverse forms of representation, as eloquently advocated by Negroponte (1995).