History of Technology Volume 34
History of Technology Volume 34

Author: Ian Inkster

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 135008560X

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Despite having undergone major advances in recent years, the history of technology in Latin America is still an understudied topic. This is the first English-language volume to bring together a variety of critical perspectives on the history of technology in Latin America from the early-19th century through to the present day. This special issue, assembled by guest editor David Pretel, brings together a range of experts to explore a plethora of topics in Latin America's technological history. Papers include a study of rural telephony in in 20th-century Latin America; the rise of the 'Techno-class' in modern Brazil; an analysis of the rise and fall of three Caribbean commodities; the history of educational technology in Latin America, and science and technology in Cold War Chile. Special Issue: Technology in Latin American History Edited by David Pretel (Colegio de Mexico, Mexico) and Helge Wendt (Max Plank Institute for the History of Science, Germany)

Red Book
Red Book

Author: International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee. Plenary Assembly

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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Konferenz, Kongress, Symposium ; International ; Telegrafie (Nachrichtentechnik) ; Fernsprechtechnik, Telefonie (Technik) ; Fernmeldewesen, Fernmeldeverkehr, Telekommunikationsdienst ; CCIT, CCITT, Comité consultatif international télégraphique.

2009 Information and Communications for Development
2009 Information and Communications for Development

Author: World Bank

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 0821376063

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Over the last decade, information and communication technologies (ICT) have been increasingly used to achieve development goals. Developing countries, including poorer ones, have enjoyed rapid technological progress to help pull millions of people out of poverty. ICTs help transform economic and social activities for firms, governments and citizens. Information and Communication for Development 2009: Scaling Up Impact, the second issue of the World Bank's IC4D series, focuses on the effect of increased access to advanced ICT services and development of a vibrant IT sector on sustaining growth.

Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures
Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures

Author: Abdelaal, Abdelnasser

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1466629983

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It is surprising to think that in today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, over half of the globe still does not have access to high speed internet. Creating community wireless networks has in the past been a way to provide remote communities with internet and network access. Social and Economic Effects of Community Wireless Networks and Infrastructures highlights the successes of community wireless networks but also boldly addresses the potential risk factors and broader socioeconomic concerns. This publication’s exploration of previous successes and failures, various designs, and potential challenges with CWNs makes it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, vendors, and activists.