Abstract and citation via Ebscohost.com. 1 page., Cites findings of an internet research project conducted by the Research Center for Social Development of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Findings indicated that for most people, especially the young, the internet provides a new and exciting source of entertainment and a way to communicate with others. It also represents a place where people can find information that is difficult to procure from the traditional media and where they can express their own opinions. More users (51 percent) than non-users (42 percent) said they believe the internet will make the world a better place.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D00867
Notes:
Pages 144-157 in Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Daniele Waldburger and Gabriele Siegenthaler Muinde (eds.), Access, empowerment and governance: creating a world of equal opportunities with ICT. Global Knowledge Partnership, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 173 pages.
Bhavnani, Asheeta (author), Chiu, Rowena Won-Wai (author), Janakiram, Subramaniam (author), Silarszky, Peter (author), and ICT Policy Division, Global Information and Communications Department, World Bank.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2008-06-15
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00452
