The impact of smart feature phones on development : internet, literacy and digital skills / Jeffrey James.
2020
HM1206 .J36 2020
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Title
The impact of smart feature phones on development : internet, literacy and digital skills / Jeffrey James.
Author
James, Jeffrey, author.
ISBN
9783030622121 (electronic book)
3030622126 (electronic book)
3030622118
9783030622114
3030622126 (electronic book)
3030622118
9783030622114
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
HM1206 .J36 2020
Dewey Decimal Classification
302.23
Summary
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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Includes bibliographical references.
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 22, 2020).
Series
SpringerBriefs in economics.
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Impact of smart feature phones on development.
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