
Information Technology and Indigenous People
Information Science Publishing
Published on 28. December 2010
Book
Hardback
372 pages
978-1-59904-298-5 (ISBN)
Description
Indigenous people around the world are becoming more interested in information technology because they see it as a way to preserve their traditional cultures for future generations as well as a way to provide their communities with economic and social renewal. However, the cost of the new technologies, geographic isolation, and a lack of computer literacy have made it difficult for indigenous people to adopt IT. Information Technology and Indigenous People provides theoretical and empirical information related to the planning and execution of IT projects aimed at serving indigenous people. It explores many cultural concerns with IT implementation, including language issues and questions of cultural appropriateness, and brings together cutting-edge research from both indigenous and nonindigenous scholars.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hershey
United States
Publishing group
IGI Global
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
894 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59904-298-5 (9781599042985)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Section I: Indigenous People and Information; Technology: Issues and Perspectives; Section II: Technology in Education; Section III: Cultural Preservation and Revitalization; Section IV: Applications Transforming Communities; Section V: Linking Communities and Improving Access.