"Nous vivons une période de l'histoire du monde particulièrement mouvementée. Socialement, politiquement, scientifiquement, techniquement, tout évolue rapidement, et la communication instantanée et globale de toute information renforce l'agitation permanente de nos existences. Décidément, le
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monde va vite, trop vite. La révolution numérique, plus encore l'émergence de l'Internet, a pris tout le monde de court. Cet ouvrage essaie d'évaluer les chances qu'apporte cette révolution à un développement véritable du continent africain." (Description de la maison d'édition)
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"The review reveals that, despite many constraints, the use of ICTs is growing in Africa and there have been successful developments in infrastructure, information management, net- working and gender-related issues. However, the literature has also revealed considerable variation between different A
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frican countries in their adoption and use of these technologies. The literature reviewed relates primarily to anglophone Africa and generally excludes telecommunications issues, as these are already well documented in other publications. In essence it is hoped that this publication will act as a window of opportunity for more nationally and locally focused empirical research and will make a contribution to under- standing the research opportunities and challenges that still face most African countries." (Foreword)
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"Thirty years ago, one writer complained that 'to admire technology is all out of fashion'. Today excited claims are made for the impact that these technologies are having on social, political and economic life. But how are we to assess these claims? This book critically interrogates many of the pre
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vailing ideas offers a fresh perspective on this new 'digital age'. Reshaping Communications provides an alternative and more grounded account of the complex interplay between new technology and information structures and changes in society; illuminates the fundamental continuities as well as changes in socioeconomic and political processes; draws on an interdisciplinary perspective." (Publisher description)
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"In this book we present the operating methods of Internet Hotlines and argue that they are essential instruments for the limiting of illegal content on the Internet. The Hotline can take on a central role within a self-regulation system involving the state, media supervisory bodies, the Internet in
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dustry and Internet users, not just as a channel of communication but also as a means of evaluating problematic Internet content. This publication discusses various organizational structures and procedures adopted by Hotlines, and outlines minimum required standards that guarantee that Internet Hotlines are recognized as enhancing and supporting law enforcement, and can thereby contribute to the effective combating of problematic Internet contents." (www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de)
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