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New
information and communication
technologies have brought about, in the opinion of many observers, a
new industrial revolution. It is clear that ICTs are becoming
more and more central to many spheres of social life - in particular,
they allow access to vast networks of information.
The future of the information society is a local one 1 October 2007 Knowledge Politics today publishes its long awaited reported on localism and the information society. Contributors to the report include Edward Andersson of Involve, Helen Goulden of Communities and Local Government, Shaun Fensom of Manchester Digital and Professor Gordon Dabinett - with a focus section on proposals for 'city top-level domains'. The report argues there is a strong place for locality and local activity in the emerging information society. Download the report here View our press statement Knowledge Politics - localism goes hand-in-hand with information society 28 April 2007 Knowledge Politics Head of Research Richard Berry today argued that localism was alive and well, and a vital component of a progressive information society. Berry discussed recent initiatives on wi-fi and digital inclusion by city councils in Sunderland and Norwich, as well as the .london campaign in the UK capital. Writing in the Knowledge Politics blog, he said: "What we are seeing are local solutions to national or global issues. This happens in many other policy areas, such as the environment, and there is no reason why it can't happen for the information society too." Read the posting here Return to top Publications and research World Information Society Report 2007 International Telecommunication Union The UN-sponsored World Information Society Report 2007 finds that although access to ICT technology is expanding, inequalities in this field are also themselves evolving. Read here Women, Information Technology and 'Waves of Optimism': Australian evidence on mixed-skill jobs Amanda Roan and Gillian Whitehouse - New Technology, Work and Employment Article questioning the potential for women in mixed-skill jobs in computing and multimedia organisations. Read here Global Information Society Watch 2007 Report Global Information Society Watch Monitoring of the implementation of key international agreements on ICT policies and their relationship to development. Download here Logging on: culture, participation and the web Demos Policy report examining the consequences of the interaction between digitisation and greater opportunities for expression - can these lead to a more democratic culture? Download here The Race for Nanoland * Toby Shelley, Red Pepper - September 2006 In this article, Shelley argues that we need to address the possible dangers of nanotechnology. Read the article here Mobile Communication and Society: A Global Perspective Manuel Castells, Mireia Fernandez-Ardevol, Jack Linchuan Qiu & Araba Sey - October 2006 This new book looks at how the possibility of multimodal communication from anywhere to anywhere at any time affects everyday life at home, at work, and at school, and raises broader concerns about politics and culture both global and local. Drawing on data gathered from around the world, the authors explore who has access to wireless technology, and why, and analyze the patterns of social differentiation seen in unequal access. More information here Cutting the Wires: Mobile IT and the transformation of local services and governance New Local Government Network - 2006 This landmark publication investigates the potential of 'mGovernment' - how the use of mobile technology could transform the delivery of public services. Read the report here Digital Divide or Digital Development: the internet in Mexico James Curry & Martin Kenney - First Monday, March 2006 This paper discusses the development of the Internet in Mexico within the context of the digital divide. Read the paper here Is broadband the future? An analysis of broadband technology potential and diffusion Zizi Papacharissi & Anna Zacks This paper examines the policy issues surrounding residential broadband technology, discusses how broadband extends Internet capabilities and at what cost, and makes recommendations for future applications of broadband. Read the paper here The Digital Gap in Maracaibo city in Venezuela Jesus Cenfros Guasch & Luis Ugas - Telematics and Informatics, February 2007 This paper reviews the most important concepts and parameters that take place in the information and communications technologies and Digital Gap matter. Also reports a survey made in Maracaibo, the second largest city of Venezuela in order to determine the access level to such technologies and discuss the government policies in order to reduce the Digital Gap. Read the paper here Mobile phones, the internet and the institutional environment Veneta Andonova - Telecommunications Policy, February 2006 This paper empirically investigates the determinants of the Internet and cellular phone penetration levels in a cross-country setting. Read the paper here Escaping the TRIPS' Trap: The Politiical Economy of Free and Open Source Software in Africa Christopher May - Political Studies, 2004 This article argues that African countries will be more easily able to enjoy 'informational development' by deploying open source and/or free software. Read the article here Free software and open source: the freedom debate and its consequences Mathias Klang - First Monday, 2006 This article introduces the range of philosophical views regarding the relationship between free and open-source software and notions of freedom. Read the article here The Microsoft Killers Azeem Azhar - Prospect, 2004 Azhar provides an excellent introduction to the phenomenons of open source software and user-generated content. Read the article here Return to top Links Institute of Public Policy Research - Digital Society & Media. Dedicated research team at Britain's leading progressive think-tank. http://www.ippr.org.uk/policyareas/?id=1234 Newton's Apple Newton’s Apple is a science think-tank with the objective to bring a greater understanding to society of the vital role that science, technology and engineering contribute to the wealth of the UK and the health of its people. http://www.newtons-apple.org.uk Technomanifestos Online network exploring the intersections of technology and society, computers and culture, information and meaning. http://www.technomanifestos.net Broadband Stakeholder Group UK government advisory group - partnership between industry and the Department for Trade and Industry. http://www.broadbanduk.org European Commission - Europe's Information Society Thematic portal - hub of information for all EU information society policy activity. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/text_en.htm European Commission - Viviane Reding Personal pages of the Commissioner for Information Society and Media. http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/reding/index_en.htm Department of the Taoiseach - Information Society Policy Unit Specialist policy unit in the office of the Irish Prime Minister. http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/index.asp?locID=175&docID=-1 International Telecommunication Union International organisation helping to coordinate the operation of telecommunication networks and services. http://www.un.org/issues/m-ict.html Information Systems Group Multi-disciplinary department at London School of Economics focusing on social, political and economic dimensions of information and communications technology. http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/informationSystems Centre for Information Technology and Society Research body at the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.cits.ucsb.edu Review of Policy Research: The Politics and Policy of Science and Technology International peer-reviewed journal devoted to the publication of research and analysis examining the politics and policy of science and technology. http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1541-132X New Media and Society International journal providing interdisciplinary forum for examination of the dynamics of media and information change. http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200834 Telematics & Informatics Interdisciplinary journal focusing on the social impacts of new technologies. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/703/description#description European Journal of Communication International journal specialising in communication research. http://www.sagepub.co.uk/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200857 New Technology, Work & Employment Analysis of the changing contours of technological and organisational systems and processes, to encourage an enhanced understanding of the many dimensions of technological change in the workplace. http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0268-1072&site=1 The Information Society A key critical forum for leading edge analysis of the impacts, policies, system concepts, and methodologies related to information technologies and changes in society and culture. http://www.indiana.edu/~tisj/ Information, Communication & Society Draws together the most current work upon the social, economic and cultural impact of the emerging properties of the new information and communications technologies. http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/1369118x.asp Interntational Journal of Technology and Human Interaction Aims to provide a platform for leading research that addresses issues of human and technology interaction. http://www.cse.dmu.ac.uk/~bstahl/ijthi/ Public Technology Site for public ICT and e-government news. http://www.publictechnology.net Government on the Web Website dedicated to improving knowledge of e-government. http://www.governmentontheweb.org Open Net Initiative Organisation monitoring censorship on the web. http://opennet.net Return to top Events The Convergence Conversation: Convergence in the City 29 March 2007, 17:30-19:00pm - Intellect Intellect's regular series of conversation events - this month looks at technological convergence in the financial world. 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