ICT Diffusion in Developing Countries Towards a New Concept of Technological Takeoff

This book provides an extensive overview of the diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in developing countries between 2000 and 2012. It covers issues such as country-specific ICT diffusion patterns, technological substitution and technological convergence. By identifying soc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lechman, Ewa
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Technology, the Economy, and Society - Casting the Bridges
  • 3 Technology Diffusion
  • 4 Information and Communication Technologies Diffusion Patterns in Developing Countries - Empirical Evidence
  • 5 What Matters for ICT Diffusion?
  • 6 Conclusion, Recommendations and Implications
  • Appendices