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OverviewAccording to many observers, the global digital divide - the extent to which information technology is benefiting developed as opposed to developing countries - has already established itself as the single most pervasive theme of the 21st century. The purpose of this book is to explore some of the ways in which this divide can be overcome both within and between nations. Employing a rigorous analytical framework, the author bases his analysis on the concept of international technological dualism. He argues that one possible solution to the problem is the availability of affordable technologies, such as low-cost computers, which are specifically designed for the income levels and socio-economic conditions of developing countries. He also emphasises that the most important aim of any policy measure should be to provide universal access to information technologies, rather than individual ownership. Depending on whether or not this divide can be bridged will, to a large degree, determine whether developing countries are able to attain higher levels of productivity, prosperity and global integration. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeffrey JamesPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9781843762065ISBN 10: 1843762064 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 28 April 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews`James' Bridging the Global Digital Divide tackles an important topic: he is to be commended for bringing the focus of discussion on information and communication technologies to the capabilities and trajectories of developing countries.' -- -Andrew Murphy, Economic Geography Research Group 'James' Bridging the Global Digital Divide tackles an important topic: he is to be commended for bringing the focus of discussion on information and communication technologies to the capabilities and trajectories of developing countries.' -- Andrew Murphy, Economic Geography Research Group 'James' Bridging the Global Digital Divide tackles an important topic: he is to be commended for bringing the focus of discussion on information and communication technologies to the capabilities and trajectories of developing countries.' -- -Andrew Murphy, Economic Geography Research Group Author InformationJeffrey James, Professor of Development Economics, Tilburg University, the Netherlands Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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