Helsper, Ellen 
ORCID: 0000-0002-0852-2853
(2021)
The digital disconnect: the social causes and consequences of digital inequalities.
SAGE Publications, London, UK.
ISBN 9781526463401
Abstract
With the increased digitisation of society comes an increased concern about who is left behind. From societal causes to the impact of everyday actions, The Digital Disconnect explores the relationship between digital and social inequalities, and the lived consequences of digitisation. Ellen J. Helsper goes beyond questions of digital divides and who is connected. She asks why and how social and digital inequalities are linked and shows the tangible outcomes of socio-digital inequalities in everyday lives. The book: Introduces the key theories and concepts needed to understand both ‘traditional’ and digital inequalities research. Investigates a range of socio-digital inequalities, from digital access and skills, to civic participation, social engagement, and everyday content creation and consumption. Brings research to life with a range of qualitative vignettes, drawing out the personal experiences that lay at the heart of global socio-digital inequalities. The Digital Disconnect is an expert exploration of contemporary theory, research and practice in socio-digital inequalities. It is also an urgent and impassioned call to broaden horizons, expand theoretical and methodological toolkits, and work collectively to help achieve a fairer digital future for all.
| Item Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| Official URL: | https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-digital-disco... |
| Additional Information: | © 2021 SAGE Publishing |
| Divisions: | Media and Communications |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform T Technology |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Mar 2021 10:33 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2024 06:12 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/108985 |
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