Information technology, development, and social change
Title:
Information technology, development, and social change
Author:
Patel, Fay.
Publication Information:
New York : Routledge, 2012.
Physical Description:
xxii, 157 p. : ill.
Series:
Routledge studies in development and society ; 32
Routledge studies in development and society ; 32.
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.
Abstract:
"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.
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