Digital Divides: The New Challenges and Opportu, Andreasson..

Taylor & Francis

Digital DividesThe New Challenges and Opportunities of e-Inclusion\nAuthor(s): Kim Andreasson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Apple Academic Press Inc., Canada\nImprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.\nISBN-13: 9781482216592, 978-1482216592\nSynopsis\nThe rapid development of the information society has accentuated the importance of digital divides, which refer to economic and social inequalities among populations due to differences in access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technologies (ICT). This book discusses the current state of digital divides, ranging from global challenges in universal access to new opportunities for greater digital inclusiveness (e-inclusion).\n\nThe first part of the book illustrates current challenges and provides examples from emerging markets and developed countries alike. It covers digital divides facing a developing country like Ghana and the range of divides in large places like Australia, China, and Russia. It also discusses digita.