Community Practice in the Network Society: Local Action / Global Interaction

by Peter Day and Douglas Schuler

Book Overview

Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network society' is emerging. A society where ICTs are harnessed as tools to improve the quality of life and reflect the diversity of social networks; where people are viewed as citizens, not just as consumers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415301955
• ISBN13: 9780415301954
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.1"