The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development
Internet, Literacy and Digital Skills
(Sprache: Englisch)
This novel book, motivated by the recent introduction of a major innovation in information technology, explores the possibility of the Internet being made available to millions of poor people in developing countries, who are not yet connected. The new...
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This novel book, motivated by the recent introduction of a major innovation in information technology, explores the possibility of the Internet being made available to millions of poor people in developing countries, who are not yet connected. The new technology, known as a smart feature phone, is based on open-source software and otherwise designed for a low-income population. The purpose of this book is to examine the origins, spread and impact of this innovation. Much attention is paid to literacy and digital skills, which determine the benefits that are actually derived.
Autoren-Porträt von Jeffrey James
Jeffrey James was until recently Emeritus Professor of Development Economics at Tilburg University (The Netherlands). Prior to that, he worked at Boston University (USA) and Oxford University (UK). His primary research interest is in information technology and development. He has conducted field research in East Africa and Latin America. James has written or edited various books and numerous peer-reviewed articles.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jeffrey James
- 2020, 1st ed. 2020, VIII, 83 Seiten, Maße: 15,6 x 23,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3030622118
- ISBN-13: 9783030622114
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Englisch
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