Community Informatics
Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks
Published on 29. June 2005
416 pages
978-1-134-73630-0 (ISBN)
Description
Community groups, social support networks, voluntary agencies and government organisations are all actively exploring the potential of the new information and communication technologies to bring about democratic development and renewal. A rich variety of social experiments in what has become known as Community Informatics is now beginning to provide useful research findings and exciting examples of innovative applications.
This book sets down some of the defining features of a Community Informatics approach and some of the common themes which are emerging. In particular it considers the following issues:
* sustainability
* employment
* community management
* public service provision
* partnerships of stakeholders
* local learning
* social support and networks.
This edited collection brings together leading exponents of Community Informatics from around the world and critically evaluates their experiences.
This book sets down some of the defining features of a Community Informatics approach and some of the common themes which are emerging. In particular it considers the following issues:
* sustainability
* employment
* community management
* public service provision
* partnerships of stakeholders
* local learning
* social support and networks.
This edited collection brings together leading exponents of Community Informatics from around the world and critically evaluates their experiences.
Reviews / Votes
' ...provides an important and non-technical introduction to the issues of building greater social cohesion through the use of ICT ...the readings form an important and accessible collection of material that moves debate on from simplistic one-dimensional notions.' - Housing Studies, Tim Brown 'Provides an important and non-technical introduction to the issues of building greater social cohesion through the use of ICT ... the readings form an important and accessible collection of material that moves debate on from simplistic one-dimensional notions.'-Housing StudiesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
2,00 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-73630-0 (9781134736300)
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Dave Eagle | Barry Hague | Leigh Keeble
Community Informatics
Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks
Book
09/2001
Routledge
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Dave Eagle | Barry Hague | Leigh Keeble
Community Informatics
Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks
Book
09/2001
Routledge
€37.70
Shipment within 15-20 days
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Content
1. Introduction: Shaping Computer-Meditated Social Relations 2. Researching CI 3. Community Networks and Electronic Networks 4. Economic and Community Development 5. Computer-Meditated Social Support 6. Electronic Governance 7. Voluntary and Community Organisations 8. Identity and Diversity 9. Globalisation 10. Surveillance and Privacy 11. Policy Implications of CI
