Encyclopedia Of Developing Regional Communities With Information And Communication Technology Illustrated Edition Stewart Marshall by Stewart Marshall 9781591405757, 9781591407911, 1591405750, 1591407915 instant download after payment.

In many international settings, regional economies are declining resulting in lowered opportunities for these communities. This result attacks the very fabric of cohesion and purpose for these regional societies, and increases social, health, economic and sustainability problems. Community Informatics research, education and practice is an emerging area in many countries, which seeks to address these issues. The Encyclopedia of Developing Regional Communities with Information and Communication Technology is an important and timely reference source on all topics related to the emerging field of information and communications technology (ICT) and its role on developing regional communities. This single volume provides a thorough examination of concepts, technologies, policies, training, and applications of ICT in support of economic and regional developments around the globe. Hundreds of contributions by leading international experts make this publication a single indispensable source of knowledge related to ICT and its strong positive impacts on the economic development of regional communities around the world.