Community Practice in the Network Society

Local Action / Global Interaction
Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-0-415-30194-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 553 g

Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network society' is emerging. A society where ICTs are harnessed as tools to improve the quality of life and reflect the diversity of social networks; where people are viewed as citizens, not just as consumers, and where heterogeneity is perceived as a strength rather than a weakness.

Community Practice in the Network Society looks at the broad context in which this is happening, presents case studies of local projects from around the world, and discusses community ICT research methodologies. Not only does it highlight the symbiotic relationship between community ICT practice and research, but it also provides evidence supporting the case for the development of more inclusive and participatory pathways to the network society.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Day, Peter

Schuler, Doug

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Wissenssoziologie, Wissenschaftssoziologie, Techniksoziologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Informationstechnik, IT-Industrie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Gruppen & Klassen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Section 1: Issues and exigencies of the network society Section 2: Global snapshots of community action in the network society Section 3: The emerging community informatics research agenda Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Peter Day, Doug Schuler