Product Description

This text explores the relationship between technology and inequality through social and cultural theory and case studies of the application of ICTs, in particular in media, education and training.

Product Details

• Published on: 2000-11-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Review
'There is a growing market amongst both academics and practitioners for multi-disciplinary books that are concerned with the social, cultural, economic and political contexts which shape and are shaped by technological developments. Routledge has already established a reputation for high quality publications aimed at this market and the proposed book is potentially a valuable addition to the list.' - Barry Hague, University of Teesside, Community Informatics Research and Applications Unit

'This ... is a book which clearly challenges the ideas behind the information society, and especially the technological myopia of those who argue that such a society exists (or is imminent).' - Education, Communication & Information

From the Back Cover
Technology and In/equality explores the diverse implications of the new information and communication technologies through case studies of their applications in three main areas - media, education and training, and work. Questions of access to and control over crucial resources such as information, knowledge, skills and income ae addressed drawing upon insights from science and technology studies, innovation theory, sociology and cultural studies. All of the chapters question the meanings of the terms 'technology' and 'inequality' and of the widespread association of technology with progress. Written with a non-specialist readership in mind, all complex theories and key concepts are carefully explained making the book easily accessible and relevant to a wide range of courses.