Screen LibraryThird world citizens and the information technology revolution
"I am blown away. The book is engaging and well written, theoretically grounded, and rich in empirical detail. It will make an immediate contribution to our understanding of global governance processes for information and communication technologies." - Derrick L. Cogburn, Associate Profess...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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"I am blown away. The book is engaging and well written, theoretically grounded, and rich in empirical detail. It will make an immediate contribution to our understanding of global governance processes for information and communication technologies." - Derrick L. Cogburn, Associate Professor of International Relations, International Communication Program, School of International Service, American University, and editor of the Palgrave series Information Technology and Global Governance "Nivien Saleh has written a brilliant and long overdue account of how information technology and communicat |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230103641. |
| Carrier Form: | 294 p. |
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9780230103641 9780230114784 : 0230114784 : |
| CLC: | D81 |
| Contents: | A Humanist Approach to Globalization * Part 1: The Rules of the Game Are Forged * Telephony for the Global Economy * Introducing the Internet * Part 2: The Rules of the Game Are Enforced * Bringing Poor Economies in Line * Egypt in the World Economy * Creditors Close In * The Telecom Monopolist * Egypt's IT Stakeholders * A New Ministry for an Old Country * Part 3: Lessons * Inferences from the Egyptian Case * Epilogue. |