This book takes a holistic view of the roles of ICTs during the
pandemic through the lens of social informatics, as it is critical
to our understanding of the relations between society and
technology. Specific attention is given to various stakeholders and
social contexts, with analysis at the individual, group, community,
and society levels. Pushing the boundaries of information science
research with timely and critical research questions, this edited
volume showcases information science research in the context of
COVID-19, by specifically accentuating sociotechnical practices,
activities, and ICT interventions during the pandemic. Its social
informatics focus appeals to a broad audience, and its global and
international orientation provides a timely, innovative, and
much-needed perspective to information science. This book is unique
in its interdisciplinary nature as it consists of research studies
on the intersections between ICTs and health, culture, social
interaction, civic engagement, information dissemination, work, and
education. Chapters apply a range of research methods, including
questionnaire surveys, content analyses, and case studies from
countries in Asia, Europe, and America, as well as global and
international comparisons. The book's primary target audience
includes scholars and students in information and library science,
particularly those interested in the social aspect of the
information society. It may be of interest to information
professionals, library practitioners, educators, and information
policymakers, as well as scholars and students in science and
technology studies, cultural studies, political science, public
administration, sociology, and communication studies.
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