Community Informatics Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks

Name: Community Informatics Shaping Computer-Mediated Social Networks
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ISBN: 9780415231114

ISBN-10: 0415231116

ISBN-13: 9780415231114

Edition: 2001

Authors: Leigh Keeble, Brian D. Loader, Dave Eagle, Barry Hague

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Community groups, social support networks, voluntary agencies and government organizations are all actively exploring the potential of the new information and communication technologies to bring about democratic development and renewal. A rich variety of social experiments in what has become known as Community Informatics is now beginning to provide useful research findings and exciting examples of innovative applications. This book sets down some of the defining features of a Community Informatics approach and some of the common themes which are emerging. In particular it considers sustainability, employment, community management, public service provision, and local learning. This edited…

Book details

List price: $220.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/19/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 416
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.70" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Brian D. Loader is Associate-Director of the Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU) based at the University of York, UK.ï¿½Dan Mercea is Teaching Fellow in the Department of Sociology at the University of York, UK in the final stages of his PhD.




Introduction: Shaping Computer-Meditated Social Relations



Researching CI



Community Networks and Electronic Networks



Economic and Community Development



Computer-Meditated Social Support



Electronic Governance



Voluntary and Community Organisations



Identity and Diversity



Globalisation



Surveillance and Privacy



Policy Implications of CI