Hallo! Tracked shipping to Austria with Delivery Duty Paid for just €3.99  

Ship to
Austria
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Envisioning Democracy: The Role and Potential of ICTs for the Visually Impaired
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
140
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm
Weight
0.20 kg.
ISBN13
9789766379476
Categories

Envisioning Democracy: The Role and Potential of ICTs for the Visually Impaired

Lloyd G. Waller (Author) · Ian Randle Publishers · Paperback

Envisioning Democracy: The Role and Potential of ICTs for the Visually Impaired - Waller, Lloyd G.

New Book Imported to Austria
Delivery: 20 Aug - 24 Aug Shipping: 5 to 6 business days.
30,77 €
Import costs and 10% VAT included in the price ✅
30,77 €

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Envisioning Democracy: The Role and Potential of ICTs for the Visually Impaired"

It is estimated by the World Health Organization that 15 per cent of the world's population are persons with disabilities (PWDs). Accessibility and inclusion are constant issues in the lives of PWDs, but it is believed that information and communication technologies (ICTs) "have the potential for making significant improvements in the lives of these persons, allowing them to enhance their social and economic integration in communities by enlarging the scope of activities available to them" (UNESCO http: //en.unesco.org). In Envisioning Democracy, Lloyd Waller takes a closer look at how ICT can enhance political participation and thereby be used as a tool for the development of a more inclusive society. Using the experiences of the visually impaired in two Caribbean countries, Jamaica and Barbados, Waller presents the challenges faced by such persons in actively and effectively participating in the political process and suggests possible solutions to these challenges. With a focus on youth, Envisioning Democracy not only outlines how all citizens can use ICT to engage in governance activities but, more importantly, how disabled citizens can improve their knowledge and communicate with others. Waller highlights, however, that present ICT use does not address the issues of privacy and independence, especially when voting, and this deficiency inhibits full inclusion and equity. The exploration of e-democracy, e-governance and assistive technologies, however, provides a critical starting point for the introduction of effective solutions to ensure full engagement of the total citizenry. Useful to policy analysts, political strategists, sociologists and social workers as well as students of politics, public policy, sociology and research methods, Envisioning Democracy is of even greater value to the general discussion of citizen engagement and the march towards a truly inclusive society.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews