The Digital Divide (Paperback)

Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide' - the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without - has persisted for close to twenty-five years. In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it. The Digital Divide is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.

General

Imprint:	Polity Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2019
Authors:	Van Dijk
Dimensions:	227 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-5095-3445-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
LSN:	1-5095-3445-8
Barcode:	9781509534456

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