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Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide' - the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without - has persisted for close to twenty-five years. In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it. The Digital Divide is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.Product Identifiers
PublisherPolity Press
ISBN-139781509534456
eBay Product ID (ePID)13046604516
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
Publication NameThe Digital Divide
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEducation, Science
Publication Year2019
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorJan Van Dijk
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height227 mm
Item Weight312 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJan Van Dijk