This book provides 1000 pages of rationale for even the most inquisitive (and often adamant) management folk. And it does so in a very well-organized fashion *without* getting bogged down in "techspeak".
But despite all the useful information, it remains very generalised and extremely readable. Unlike many books of this kind, it doesn't dwell on specific products (or even programming languages) that will likely be out of date in twelve months. The focus is very much on concepts and best practices that will stand the reader in good stead for a long time.
It is remarkable enough that Bob Boiko has so clearly laid out a comprehensive and logical framework for such large scale endeavours. What is even more remarkable is that he has done so in what really amounts to a knowledge vacuum. Although there are many professionals working in this emerging field, there has been very little in the way of codified knowledge for people to draw on - until now.
But what is most remarkable is that the Content Management Bible communicates such big ideas so clearly, and with such panache. If it weren't for the sheer volume of the book, I'd be happy to give it to executive management to read - they could learn a lot from it.
