The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development

Internet, Literacy and Digital Skills

By:

Jeffrey James

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Springerbriefs in Economics

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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.

Author Biography:

Jeffrey James was until recently Emeritus Professor of Development Economics at Tilburg University (The Netherlands). Prior to that, he worked at Boston University (USA) and Oxford University (UK). His primary research interest is in information technology and development. He has conducted field research in East Africa and Latin America. James has written or edited various books and numerous peer-reviewed articles.

Release date Australia

November 3rd, 2020

Author

Jeffrey James

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

1st ed. 2020

Illustrations

1 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 83 p. 1 illus.

Pages

Series

Springerbriefs in Economics

ISBN-13

9783030622114

Product ID

33970872

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