Social Impact of the “Digital Divide” in a Central–Eastern European Country

Author: DRAGULANESCU N-G.

Source: The International Information & Library Review, Volume 34, Number 2, June 2002 , pp. 139-151(13)

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Abstract:

The social impact of the “Digital Divide” in a Central–Eastern European country provides a comprehensive study of different “Digital Divides” existing between “emerging democracies” (or “emerging new market-oriented economies”) from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as between them and industrialized developed countries (Western Europe, USA, etc.). Former and actual influencing factors are analyzed and evaluated, basic facts and social impacts are presented, some solutions are issued. The United Nations' concerns and roles are emphasized. Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/iilr.2002.0190

Publication date: 2002-06-01