Beyond The Digital Divide
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Technology And Social Inclusion
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Author : Mark Warschauer
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2004-09-17
Technology And Social Inclusion written by Mark Warschauer and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the "digital divide" from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.
Virtual Inequality
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Author : Karen Mossberger
language : en
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Release Date : 2003-08-18
Virtual Inequality written by Karen Mossberger and has been published by Georgetown University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-18 with Political Science categories.
That there is a "digital divide"—which falls between those who have and can afford the latest in technological tools and those who have neither in our society—is indisputable. Virtual Inequality redefines the issue as it explores the cascades of that divide, which involve access, skill, political participation, as well as the obvious economics. Computer and Internet access are insufficient without the skill to use the technology, and economic opportunity and political participation provide primary justification for realizing that this inequality is a public problem and not simply a matter of private misfortune. Defying those who say the divide is growing smaller, this volume, based on a unique national survey that includes data from over 1800 respondents in low-income communities, shows otherwise. In addition to demonstrating why disparities persist in such areas as technological abilities, the survey also shows that the digitally disadvantaged often share many of the same beliefs as their more privileged counterparts. African-Americans, for instance, are even more positive in their attitudes toward technology than whites are in many respects, contrary to conventional wisdom. The rigorous research on which the conclusions are based is presented accessibly and in an easy-to-follow manner. Not content with analysis alone, nor the untangling of the complexities of policymaking, Virtual Inequality views the digital divide compassionately in its human dimensions and recommends a set of practical and common-sense policy strategies. Inequality, even in a virtual form this book reminds us, is unacceptable and a situation that society is compelled to address.
The Digital Divide
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Author : Jan van Dijk
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-01-14
The Digital Divide written by Jan van Dijk and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-14 with Social Science categories.
Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the ‘digital divide’ – the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without – has persisted for close to twenty-five years. In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it. The Digital Divide is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.
Beyond The Digital Divide
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Author : Bart Cammaerts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Beyond The Digital Divide written by Bart Cammaerts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Digital divide categories.
The Third Digital Divide
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Author : Massimo Ragnedda
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-02-17
The Third Digital Divide written by Massimo Ragnedda and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-17 with Social Science categories.
Drawing on the thought of Max Weber, in particular his theory of stratification, this book engages with the question of whether the digital divide simply extends traditional forms of inequality, or whether it also includes new forms of social exclusion, or perhaps manifests counter-trends that alleviate traditional inequalities whilst constituting new modalities of inequality. With attention to the manner in which social stratification in the digital age is reproduced and transformed online, the author develops an account of stratification as it exists in the digital sphere, advancing the position that, just as in the social sphere, inequalities in the online world go beyond the economic elements of inequality. As such, study of the digital divide should focus not simply on class dynamics or economic matters, but cultural aspects - such as status or prestige - and political aspects - such as group affiliations. Demonstrating the enduring relevance of Weber’s distinctions with regard to social inequality, The Third Digital Divide: A Weberian approach to rethinking digital inequalities explores the ways in which online activities and digital skills vary according to crucial sociological dimensions, explaining these in concrete terms in relation to the dynamics of social class, social status and power. As such, it will be of interest to social scientists with interests in sociological theory, the sociology of science and technology, and inequality and the digital divide.
The Social Cultural And Environmental Costs Of Hyper Connectivity
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Author : Mike Hynes
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-17
The Social Cultural And Environmental Costs Of Hyper Connectivity written by Mike Hynes and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-17 with Social Science categories.
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access, thanks to Knowledge Unlatched funding, and freely available to read online. This book investigates the profound effects 21st century digital technology is having on our individual and collective lives and seeks to confront the realities of a new digital age.
The International Encyclopedia Of Media Effects 4 Volume Set
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Author : Patrick Rössler
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-03-06
The International Encyclopedia Of Media Effects 4 Volume Set written by Patrick Rössler and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-06 with Social Science categories.
The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects presents a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date research on the uses and impacts of media throughout the world. Provides the definitive resource on the most recent findings of media effects research Covers all aspects of the uses and impact of media, utilizing empirical, psychological, and critical research approaches to the field Features over 200 entries contributed by leading international scholars in their associated fields Offers invaluable insights to for students, scholars and professionals studying and working in related fields, and will stimulate new scholarship in emerging fields such as the Internet, Social Media and Mobile Communication Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at Wiley Online Library.
Beyond The Digital Divide
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Author : Joe Flower
language : en
Publisher:
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Beyond The Digital Divide written by Joe Flower and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Handbook Of Research On Overcoming Digital Divides Constructing An Equitable And Competitive Information Society
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Author : Ferro, Enrico
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2009-09-30
Handbook Of Research On Overcoming Digital Divides Constructing An Equitable And Competitive Information Society written by Ferro, Enrico and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-30 with Computers categories.
"This book presents a comprehensive, integrative, and global view of what has been called the digital divide"--Provided by publisher.