Information technology, development, and social change

"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 thes...

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Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Colección:Routledge studies in development and society ; 32.
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Acceso en línea:Acceso restringido con credenciales, usuarios UPSA
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Sumario:"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."--Provided by publisher.
Notas:Autor/es: Patel, Fay.
Descripción Física:1 recurso en línea xxii, 157 p. : ill
Acceso: Acceso restringido con credenciales, usuarios UPSA