| Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology Contributor(s): Marshall, Stewart (Editor), Taylor, Wall (Editor), Yu, Xinghuo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1591405750 ISBN-13: 9781591405757 Publisher: Idea Group Reference OUR PRICE: $242.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: - Numerous contributions providing comprehensive coverage of theory and concepts Community Informatics - Examples of best practices, case studies and principles of the use of Community Informatics to strengthen regional economies and communities - Examples of the most recent scholarly research on the use of Community Informatics - A compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of concepts; processes and acronyms written by international experts. - Organized by title and Indexed by authors and topics, making it a convenient method of reference for readers - Cross referencing of key terms, figures and information pertinent to Community Informatics and ICT - With the purchase of a print copy, your library will have access to the electronic edition version of this encyclopedia, free of charge for the life of the edition |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science - Computers | Information Technology - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 303.483 |
| LCCN: 2005004543 |
| Physical Information: 1.99" H x 8.74" W x 11.88" (5.38 lbs) 804 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In many international settings, regional economies are declining resulting in lowered opportunities for these communities. This result attacks the very fabric of cohesion and purpose for these regional societies, and increases social, health, economic and sustainability problems. Community Informatics research, education and practice is an emerging area in many countries, which seeks to address these issues. Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology provides leaders, policy developers, researchers, students and community workers with successful strategies and principles of Community Informatics to transform regions. This encyclopedia develops an integrative cross-sectoral approach in the use of Community Informatics to increase both social and cultural capital as a means to increased sustainability for regional communities. |