Technology and Social Inclusion: Rethinking the Digital Divide

Warschauer, Mark

ISBN 10: 0262232243 / ISBN 13: 9780262232241

Published by The MIT Press, Cambridge - London, 2003

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Title: Technology and Social Inclusion: Rethinking ...

Publisher: The MIT Press, Cambridge - London

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Much discussion of 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.

Product Description:

23 cm. 272 p. : ill. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial con sobrecubierta ilustrada. Idioma Inglés. Mark Warschauer. Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-245) and index. English. Contents Economy, society, and technology : analyzing the shifting terrains -- Models of access : devices, conduits, and literacy -- Physical resources : computers and connectivity -- Digital resources : content and language -- Human resources : literacy and education -- Social resources : communities and institutions -- Conclusion : the social embeddedness of technology .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 9780262232241 (hbk.); 0262232243 (hbk.); 978026273