TY  - BOOK
AU  - Patel,Fay
TI  - Information technology, development, and social change
T2  - Routledge studies in development and society
SN  - 9780203121207 (e-book : PDF)
PY  - 2012///
CY  - New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Information technology
KW  - Economic development
KW  - Digital divide
KW  - Social change
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - 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; Also available in print edition
N2  - "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."--
UR  - http://www.tandfebooks.com/isbn/9780203121207
ER  -