{"product_id":"information-society-and-development-the-kerala-experience","title":"Information Society and Development: The Kerala Experience","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antony Palackal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131601528\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the intersection of the \u003cstrong\u003edigital revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e and its global impact on \u003cstrong\u003einformation and communication technologies (ICTs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have reshaped patterns of learning, cultural expression, and social participation. These advancements have expanded the scope of development opportunities worldwide but also created a stark \u003cstrong\u003edigital divide\u003c\/strong\u003e, where unequal access to these technologies divides the technological haves and have-nots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Summit on Information Society\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tunisia, 2005), the volume delves into how ICTs can function as \u003cstrong\u003etools for social development\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in marginalized regions. It specifically focuses on \u003cstrong\u003eKerala\u003c\/strong\u003e, a state in India that has gained attention for its unique \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment model\u003c\/strong\u003e. By illustrating Kerala's efforts to bridge the \u003cstrong\u003edigital divide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this scholarly work analyzes \u003cstrong\u003ee-science initiatives\u003c\/strong\u003e in the region and how they are woven into the larger global discourse on \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eknowledge production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an important contribution for \u003cstrong\u003esocial scientists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment agencies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eactivists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ee-professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epolicy makers\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering valuable insights into the integration of ICTs in regional development and the global context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntony Palackal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faculty member in the \u003cstrong\u003ePG Department of Sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eLoyola College of Social Sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eTrivandrum\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is also the \u003cstrong\u003eIndia Coordinator\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Science Project\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWesley Shrum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor of Sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eLouisiana State University\u003c\/strong\u003e, USA, and \u003cstrong\u003eSecretary\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eSociety for Social Studies of Science\u003c\/strong\u003e. He manages the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Science Project\u003c\/strong\u003e and coordinates its global initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50029275119920,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131601528","price":647.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61wX2b9gVjL.jpg?v=1756392507","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/information-society-and-development-the-kerala-experience","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}