Community Practice in the Network Society - Local Action / Global Interaction

Informationen zum Autor Peter Day, Doug Schuler Klappentext Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network society' is emerging. A society where ICTs are harnessed as tools to improve the quality of life and reflect the diversity of social networks; where people are viewed as citizens, not just as consumers, and where heterogeneity is perceived as a strength rather than a weakness. Community Practice in the Network Society looks at the broad context in which this is happening, presents case studies of local projects from around the world, and discusses community ICT research methodologies. Not only does it highlight the symbiotic relationship between community ICT practice and research, but it also provides evidence supporting the case for the development of more inclusive and participatory pathways to the network society. Zusammenfassung Community Practice in the Network Society looks at the broad context in which this is happening, presents case studies of local projects from around the world, and discusses community ICT research methodologies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Section 1: Issues and exigencies of the network society Section 2: Global snapshots of community action in the network society Section 3: The emerging community informatics research agenda Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Peter Schuler Day, Douglas Schuler
• Assisted by: Peter Day (Editor), Doug Schuler (Editor), Schuler Doug (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.06.2004
• EAN: 9780415301947
• ISBN: 978-0-415-30194-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, COMPUTERS / Networking / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Social groups, Information technology industries, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Computer networking & communications, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, Social groups, communities and identities, Computer networking and communications