| Description |
xxii, 157 p. : ill. |
| Series |
Routledge studies in development and society ; 32 |
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Routledge studies in development and society ; 32.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Alternative perspectives on the diffusion of innovations andinternational development -- pt. 2. Innovative technology : impact on developing communities -- pt. 3. International development : critical perspectives on health,poverty, and environment. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Information technology.
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Economic development.
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Digital divide.
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Social change.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Patel, Fay.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780415502689 (hardback) |
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0415502683 (hardback) |
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9780203121207 (electronic bk.) |
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