Information technology, development, and social change
Information technology, development, and social change [electronic resource] /
edited by Fay Patel ... [et al.].
- New York : Routledge, 2012.
- xxii, 157 p. : ill.
- Routledge studies in development and society ; 32 .
- Routledge studies in development and society ; 32. .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. Alternative perspectives on the diffusion of innovations and international development -- pt. 2. Innovative technology : impact on developing communities -- pt. 3. International development : critical perspectives on health, poverty and environment.
"The speed and cost effectiveness of new information technology has prompted many to view these innovations as a panacea for social and economic development. However, such a view flies in the face of continuing inequities in education, health, food, and infrastructure. This volume explores these issues - along with questions of access, privilege, literacy, training, and the environmental and health effects of information technologies in the developing world - arguing that a higher level of development does not always result from a higher level of technologization."--
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203121207 (e-book : PDF)
Information technology.
Economic development.
Digital divide.
Social change.
Electronic books.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. Alternative perspectives on the diffusion of innovations and international development -- pt. 2. Innovative technology : impact on developing communities -- pt. 3. International development : critical perspectives on health, poverty and environment.
"The speed and cost effectiveness of new information technology has prompted many to view these innovations as a panacea for social and economic development. However, such a view flies in the face of continuing inequities in education, health, food, and infrastructure. This volume explores these issues - along with questions of access, privilege, literacy, training, and the environmental and health effects of information technologies in the developing world - arguing that a higher level of development does not always result from a higher level of technologization."--
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203121207 (e-book : PDF)
Information technology.
Economic development.
Digital divide.
Social change.
Electronic books.