This e-book addresses some of the issues of definition and direction of critical research in information studies. The editors welcomed scholarly inquiry which was informed by critical social theories and examined the complex relationships between information systems and their cultural, national, organisational, political and social context of use. The papers embrace theoretical foundations, paradigmatic and methodological issues, empirical studies and praxis and reflexivity, highlighting the growing interest in critical research in the information systems discipline and enabling reflection on the difficulties, barriers and opportunities for development.