Overview
Many challenges lie ahead in the development of a global information society. Culture and democracy are two areas which may be under particular threat. The book reflects on today's complex and uncertain cultural and democratic developments arising as a result of an increasingly global, technologically-connected world. In particular it focuses on the Internet, examining new metaphors for communication, defining the issues at stake and proposing options, actions and solutions. Among the issues discussed were: multi-cultural developments; cultural sensitivities and the involvement of cultural minorities; generation gaps; gender issues; technology access for the elderly and the disabled; technology transfer.
- | Author: Jacques J. Berleur
- | Publisher: Springer
- | Publication Date: Nov 30, 1997
- | Number of Pages: 381 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 0412829606
- | ISBN-13: 9780412829604
