<p><p>This book analyzes extensive data on the worldβs rapidly changing and growing access to, use and geographies of information and communications technologies. It studies not only the spatial differences in technology usage worldwide, but also examines digital differences in the major world natio
The Global Digital Divides Explaining Change
β Scribed by Pick, James B.;Sarkar, Avijit
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 407
- Series
- Progress in IS
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Table of Contents
Introduction.- Historical Background.- Theoretical Model.- The Global Digital Divide.- China's Digital Divide.- India's Digital Divide.- Japan's Digital Divide.- United States Digital Divide.- Digital Divide in Africa.- Comparisons of Countries.- The Roles and Policies of Government.- The Future of the Digital Divide.
β¦ Subjects
(BIC Subject Heading)KJQ;(BISAC Subject Heading)BUS083000;digital differences;GIS;global ICT policies;ICT utilization;(Produktform)Paperback / softback;spatial analysis;(Springer Marketing Classification)B;(Springer Subject Code)SC522000: IT in Business;(Springer Subject Code)SC911060: Public Policy;(Springer Subject Code)SCI23028: Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences;(Springer Subject Code)SCJ13000: Geographical Information Systems/Cartography;(Springer Subject Code)SCW42000: Develo
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