Gender Issues in Learning and Working with Information Technology: Social Constructs and Cultural Contexts
| PUBLISHER | Information Science Reference (05/31/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Gender, equity, learning, and information technology can intersect to form a theoretical and abstract field of knowledge emanating from very real, concrete, lived experiences. Gender Issues in Learning and Working with Technology: Social Constructs and Cultural Contexts discusses the social studies of information technology, specifically how IT skills are learned and how such skills are gendered. This book draws upon the disciplines of sociology, education, cultural and media studies, and gender studies, using a variety of research methods and theoretical perspectives to approach gender and IT in different contexts: education settings, work settings and everyday life. This unique reference source brings to light gender relations and IT, examining them in a multidimensional way.
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ISBN-13:
9781615208135
ISBN-10:
1615208135
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
352
Carton Quantity:
11
Product Dimensions:
8.60 x 1.00 x 11.20 inches
Weight:
2.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | Social Aspects
Computers | Women's Studies
Computers | Data Science - Data Analytics
Dewey Decimal:
305.436
Library of Congress Control Number:
2009044849
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This text discusses the social studies of information technology, specifically how IT skills are learned and how such skills are gendered. The book brings to light gender relations and IT, examining them in a multidimensional way.
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Gender, equity, learning, and information technology can intersect to form a theoretical and abstract field of knowledge emanating from very real, concrete, lived experiences. Gender Issues in Learning and Working with Technology: Social Constructs and Cultural Contexts discusses the social studies of information technology, specifically how IT skills are learned and how such skills are gendered. This book draws upon the disciplines of sociology, education, cultural and media studies, and gender studies, using a variety of research methods and theoretical perspectives to approach gender and IT in different contexts: education settings, work settings and everyday life. This unique reference source brings to light gender relations and IT, examining them in a multidimensional way.
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Editor:
Kirkup, Gill
Gill Kirkup is Lecturer in Educational Technology at The Open University.
Laurie Smith Keller is Lecturer in Computing at The Open University.
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