| Information and Communication Technologies in Everyday Life: A Concise Introduction and Research Guide Contributor(s): Haddon, Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1859737935 ISBN-13: 9781859737934 Publisher: Berg 3pl OUR PRICE: $148.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: How do cell phones change society? How do children use computers? How can we manage relationships via text messages? The internet, television, email and other new forms of information technology are changing at a rapid pace with potentially profound but also subtle influences on social life. This book offers a succinct introduction to both the experience and implications of these information and communication technologies (ICTs) in everyday life. Drawing on a wide variety of studies from different countries, the author considers the potential, or feared, social consequences of ICTs. Throughout, he analyzes what factors are shaping the debates surrounding information and communication technologies. The outcome is a cutting-edge book that offers a fresh approach to understanding ICTs and everyday life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Information Technology - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 303.483 |
| LCCN: 2004304657 |
| Series: New Technologies / New Cultures |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.44" W x 9.48" (0.92 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The internet, television, mobile phones, computer-based devices and other new forms of information technology are changing at a rapid pace with potentially profound but also subtle influences on social life. Yet, they also pose challenges and have to be managed. This book offers a succinct introduction to both the experience and implications of these information and communication technologies (ICTs) in everyday life. Bringing together empirical and theoretical research in a coherent way, the author offers a fresh approach to understanding ICTs and everyday life. He covers topics in key areas, such as the digital divide; children, youth and ICTs; the dynamics of ICTs within households; social networks and ICTs; and time, movement and public space in relationship to ICTs. Drawing on a broad variety of studies from different countries, the author considers the potential, or feared, social consequences of ICTs. Throughout, he analyzes what factors are shaping the debates surrounding information and communication technologies in daily life. With its concise, international approach, this book will be invaluable to professionals, policymakers and students who work in the field of ICTs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Haddon, Leslie: - LESLIE HADDON is Researcher and Associate Lecturer in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. |