'Bridging the Digital Divide makes it clear that thedigital divide is only one symptom of persistent poverty -- aproblem that touches us all. Fortunately, this is a case in whichtreating the symptom may help cure the disease. Servon's bookshows us that programs aimed at closing the divide are creatingpathways out of poverty for many low-income technology users, whoare acquiring career skills, educational advantages, and newknowledge that can lead to living-wage jobs'. LauraBreeden, Director, America Connects Consortium
This book is very dry, but in a good way, laying out whereexactly the digital divide falls and assessing how programs acrossthe country have tried to answer the question: Why cant Johnnysurf? A must-read for serious technology activists. CityLimits
This interesting and valuable addition to the literature onurban poverty and access to computers linked to the Internet is anempirical study that concludes with some sensible and thoughtfulpolicy recommendations. Highly recommended. E. Lewis, NewCollege of Florida
Bridging the Digital Divide investigates problems of unequalaccess to information technology. The author redefines thisproblem, examines its severity, and lays out what the futureimplications might be if the digital divide continues toexist.
* * Examines unequal access to information technology in the UnitedStates.
* Analyses the success or failure of policies designed to addressthe digital divide.
* Draws on extensive fieldwork in several US cities.
* Makes recommendations for future public policy.
* Series editor: Manuel Castells.
* * Examines unequal access to information technology in the UnitedStates.
* Analyses the success or failure of policies designed to addressthe digital divide.
* Draws on extensive fieldwork in several US cities.
* Makes recommendations for future public policy.
* Series editor: Manuel Castells.
