ICT Influences on Human Development, Interaction, and Collaboration (Hardcover, New)

Technology has always played a decisive role in humanity's progress. Throughout history, it has not only strengthened economic development but has become a powerful tool for human development. Nevertheless, the positive impact technology has on human development may become tainted by the risks it entails.ICT Influences on Human Development, Interaction, and Collaboration creates awareness on how ICTs contribute to human development in multiple areas. This publication describes the link between ICTs and human development, which includes economic, social, and political development. It identifies potential applications for the development of human beings and provides insightful analysis about those factors (also contextual and institutional ones) that affect ICTs for human development initiatives. This book addresses future challenges, proposing strategies to both governments and international cooperation organizations for moving forward.

General

Imprint:	Idea Group,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	June 2012
Editors:	Susheel Chhabra
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	472
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4666-1957-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Rural planning Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society
LSN:	1-4666-1957-0
Barcode:	9781466619579

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