| The Unconnected: Social Justice, Participation, and Engagement in the Information Society Contributor(s): Jones, Steve (Editor), Baker, Paul M. a. (Editor), Hanson, Jarice (Editor) |
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ISBN: 143311142X ISBN-13: 9781433111426 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $180.03 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Information Technology - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Political Science | American Government - State |
| Dewey: 303.483 |
| LCCN: 2012014098 |
| Series: Digital Formations (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 308 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite improvements to those affected by the digital divide, there are still many people who remain unconnected in todayʼs world. This volume examines the problems of addressing the digital divide by closely examining those who remain unconnected - the untouchables or untouched within the information society. Some remain untouched because of access or ability issues that also reflect race, disability, class, geography, and socio-economic status, but others may be prevented from participation by factors of religion, language, philosophy, culture, or simply disinterest. With noted experts from communication, public policy, civic engagement, urban planning, and political science, the authors collectively examine the social, economic, and political contexts of the failure to reach the unconnected and the importance of including them in a dynamic, engaged civic democracy. |