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.
| ISBN: | 9783030622114 |
| Publication date: | 3rd November 2020 |
| Author: | Jeffrey James |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 83 pages |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Economics |
| Genres: |
Economics Business innovation Society and culture: general International economics Globalization |
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.
The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development features in the following genres: Economics, Business innovation, Society and culture: general, International economics, Globalization
The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development is available in Paperback
The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development was written by Jeffrey James and published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The Impact of Smart Feature Phones on Development has 83 pages
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