The Social Life of Connectivity in Africa
Author | : Mirjam de Bruijn |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2012-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137278029 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137278021 |
Rating | : 4/5 (021 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Social Life of Connectivity in Africa written by Mirjam de Bruijn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid increase in adoption of modern 'connective' technologies like the mobile phone has reshaped the social landscape of Africa. This book examines the myriad possibilities that the post-global moment offers African societies to develop and to relate, offering profound new insights into the processes of globalization.