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From Rural Village to Global Village: Telecommunications for Development in the Information Age (Lea Telecommunications)

by Heather E. Hudson

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From Rural Village to Global Village: Telecommunications for Development in the Information Age examines the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on both the macro level--societal, socio-economic, and governmental--and sector level--education, health, agriculture, entrepreneurship--emphasizing rural and developing regions. Author Heather E. Hudson examines the potential impact of ICTs by reviewing the existing research and adding her own findings from extensive fieldwork in ICT planning and evaluation. The volume includes case studies demonstrating innovative applications of ICTs plus chapters on evaluation strategies and appropriate technologies. She also analyzes the policy issues that must be addressed to facilitate affordable ICT access in rural and developing regions. This discussion relates to the larger “digital divide” issue, and the impact that access to communication technology--or the lack of it--has on communities and societies.

 

This comprehensive volume is a valuable resource for scholars, professionals, researchers, and students in telecommunications law and policy, media economics, international communication, and communication and development fields. It is also suitable for use as an advanced-level text in these areas.

Book News Annotation:

In this study, Hudson (U. of San Francisco) examines the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural and developing regions. Drawing upon a review of research from the past two decades as well as her own field work in the area of ICT planning and evaluation, she outlines a number of successful policies and strategies aimed at extending access to rural communities around the globe. Particular attention is paid to issues of program sustainability.
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In this study, Hudson (U. of San Francisco) examines the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural and developing regions. Drawing upon a review of research from the past two decades as well as her own field work in the area of ICT planning and evaluation, she outlines a number of successful policies and strategies aimed at extending access to rural communities around the globe. Particular attention is paid to issues of program sustainability. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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From Rural Village to Global Village: Telecommunications for Development in the Information Age examines the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on both the macro level  and sector level, emphasizing rural and developing

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This volume examines the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in development on the macro level (societal, socio-economic, governmental), emphasizing rural and developing regions. For scholars, researchers, and students in telecommunication.
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ISBN:
9780805860160
Subtitle:
Telecommunications for Development in the Information Age
Author:
Hudson, Heather E.
Author:
Hudson, Heather
Publisher:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Subject:
Social aspects
Subject:
Telecommunications
Subject:
Data Transmission Systems - General
Subject:
Telephone Systems
Subject:
Rural development
Subject:
Rural telecommunication.
Series:
Lea Telecommunications
Publication Date:
January 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
179
Dimensions:
892x678x34 52
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