Information technology and indigenous people
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Information technology and indigenous people
Information Science, c2007
- : hardcover
Available at 2 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Indigenous people around the world are becoming more interested in information technology because they see it as a way to preserve their traditional cultures for future generations as well as a way to provide their communities with economic and social renewal. However, the cost of the new technologies, geographic isolation, and a lack of computer literacy have made it difficult for indigenous people to adopt IT. ""Information Technology and Indigenous People"" provides theoretical and empirical information related to the planning and execution of IT projects aimed at serving indigenous people. It explores many cultural concerns with IT implementation, including language issues and questions of cultural appropriateness, and brings together cutting-edge research from both indigenous and nonindigenous scholars.
Table of Contents
- Section I: Indigenous People and Information
- Technology: Issues and Perspectives
- Section II: Technology in Education
- Section III: Cultural Preservation and Revitalization
- Section IV: Applications Transforming Communities
- Section V: Linking Communities and Improving Access.
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