"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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"Medienethik beschreibt und erklärt neue ethische Probleme. Zunächst werden Grundprobleme der Disziplin dargelegt, dann werden die zentralen medienethischen Positionen von Platon bis zur Theorie der Hypermedien vorgestellt. Schließlich erörtert der Autor Felder neuer medienethischer Fragestellun
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gen, z.B. des Journalismus, des Rechts, der Information und Dokumentation, der Wissenschaft, der Kunstproduktion und -rezeption und der Medienerziehung." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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