{"product_id":"the-digital-divide-jan-van-dijk-9781509534456","title":"The Digital Divide","description":"Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide' - the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without - has persisted for close to twenty-five years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Digital Divide\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan Van Dijk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1509534458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781509534456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Jan Van Dijk","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935423627519,"sku":"9781509534456","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8fffab64-8026-4114-8482-44eafb9a64b5.jpg?v=1681419715","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-digital-divide-jan-van-dijk-9781509534456","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}