New Technologies in Developing Societies
New technologies may have transformed human societies, but not much has been written on how they are impacting people in Africa and other developing regions, in terms of how they use technology to enhance their socioeconomic conditions in everyday life. This book critically examines these issues from theoretical, practical and policy perspectives.
| Autor: | Obijiofor, L. |
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| ISBN: | 9781137389329 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 295 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Veröffentlicht: | 28.05.2015 |
| Untertitel: | From Theory to Practice |
| Schlagworte: | Africa Developing societies Development Digital divide Digital poverty Mobile phones New technologies Practice Socioeconomic development Theory |
Levi Obijiofor (PhD) is Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. His research focuses on the impact of technologies on journalistic practices, foreign news reporting across cultures, journalism education, and the impact of technologies on developing countries. He teaches journalism and communication courses.