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International Exploration of Technology Equity and the Digital Divide: Critical, Historical and Social Perspectives

PUBLISHER Information Science Reference (10/31/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The digital divide is an global phenomenon that negatively affects groups around the world. International Exploration of Technology Equity and the Digital Divide: Critical, Historical and Social Perspectives explores and presents research that centers on the historical, political, sociological, and economic factors that engender global inequities. Acquiring such insights and knowledge is an important step towards rectifying socially ingrained inequities and a necessary step in working towards global justice in meaningful ways. This book aids those researching, teaching, and studying in the area of digital equity or in the broader contexts of social and global justice. Moreover, this reference provides valuable insights for professionals and researchers interested in examining issues of technology equity from various critical social theories.
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ISBN-13: 9781615207930
ISBN-10: 1615207937
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 256
Carton Quantity: 13
Product Dimensions: 8.60 x 0.80 x 11.10 inches
Weight: 1.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects
Technology & Engineering | History
Technology & Engineering | Electronics - Digital
Dewey Decimal: 303.483
Library of Congress Control Number: 2010024438
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The digital divide is an global phenomenon that negatively affects groups around the world. International Exploration of Technology Equity and the Digital Divide: Critical, Historical and Social Perspectives explores and presents research that centers on the historical, political, sociological, and economic factors that engender global inequities. Acquiring such insights and knowledge is an important step towards rectifying socially ingrained inequities and a necessary step in working towards global justice in meaningful ways. This book aids those researching, teaching, and studying in the area of digital equity or in the broader contexts of social and global justice. Moreover, this reference provides valuable insights for professionals and researchers interested in examining issues of technology equity from various critical social theories.
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Editor: Leigh, Patricia Randolph
Patricia Randolph Leigh is Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa State University (ISU). She received her doctorate in curriculum and instructional technology from ISU and teaches courses in instructional technology, educational foundations, and multicultural education. Dr. Leigh's research scholarship focuses on the equality of educational opportunities historically afforded underserved children and looks at the impact that economic discrimination and residential segregation has had upon their public schooling.
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