Community Informatics: Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks

ISBN 10: 0415231124 / ISBN 13: 9780415231121

Verlag: Routledge, 2001

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002029871

Inhaltsangabe:

Community groups, social support networks, voluntary agencies and government organisations are all actively exploring the potential of the new information and communication technologies to bring about democratic development and renewal. A rich variety of social experiments in what has become known as Community Informatics is now beginning to provide useful research findings and exciting examples of innovative applications.
This book sets down some of the defining features of a Community Informatics approach and some of the common themes which are emerging. In particular it considers the following issues:
* sustainability
* employment
* community management
* public service provision
* partnerships of stakeholders
* local learning
* social support and networks.
This edited collection brings together leading exponents of Community Informatics from around the world and critically evaluates their experiences.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Dave Eagle, Barry Haugue, Leigh Keeble, Brian D. Loader

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Community Informatics: Shaping ...
Verlag: Routledge
Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good