The information revolution and developing countries

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Title:

Author:

Wilson, Ernest J., III.

ISBN:

9780262232302

Personal Author:

Wilson, Ernest J., III.

Publication Information:

Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2004.

Physical Description:

xiv, 431 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]-426) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: why this book now? -- Puzzles to be solved -- Strategic restructuring: a framework for analysis -- Strategic restructuring in Brazil -- Strategic restructuring in Ghana -- Strategic restructuring in China -- The information revolution and the global digital divide -- Strategic restructuring in the global system -- Conclusion

Subject Term:

Information technology -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries.

Technologie de l'information -- Aspect âeconomique -- Pays en voie de dâeveloppement.

Informatiemaatschappij.

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Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy051/2002043177.html

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Summary

In this book Ernest Wilson provides a clear, nuanced analysis of the major transformations resulting from the global information revolution. He shows that the information revolution is rooted in societal dynamics, political interests, and social structure. Using an innovative Strategic ReStructuring (SRS) model, he uncovers links between the big changes taking place around the world and the local initiatives of individual information activists, especially in developing countries. Indeed, Wilson shows that many of the structural changes of the information revolution, such as shifts from public to private ownership or from monopoly to competition, are driven by activists struggling individually and collectively to overcome local apathy and entrenched opposition to reform.