The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development : Internet, Literacy and Digital Skills Paperback / softback
by Jeffrey James
Part of the SpringerBriefs in Economics series
Paperback / softback
Description
This novel book, motivated by the recent introduction of a major innovation in information technology, explores the possibility of the Internet being made available to millions of poor people in developing countries, who are not yet connected.
The new technology, known as a smart feature phone, is based on open-source software and otherwise designed for a low-income population.
The purpose of this book is to examine the origins, spread and impact of this innovation.
Much attention is paid to literacy and digital skills, which determine the benefits that are actually derived.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:83 pages, 1 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 83 p. 1 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:03/11/2020
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- ISBN:9783030622114
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:83 pages, 1 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 83 p. 1 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:03/11/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9783030622114
