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Community Practice in the Network Society: Local Action Global Interaction

By Peter Day

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
0415301955, 9780415301954
LCC
HM851 .C655 2004
Open Library ID
OL22591455M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2501011 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
280\280
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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.

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