TY - BOOK AU - Mansell, R.|Wehn, U. TI - Knowledge societies: information technologyfor sustainable development SN - 0-19-829410-7 AV - LB 1028.3 .M36 1998 PY - 1998/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press Inc. KW - Technology|Communication|Computers N1 - Provides a synthesis of the social and economic benefits and risks of ICTs in developing countries. Shows how information and communication technologies are central in the development of local and global goals. Emphasizes the urgency of building new social and technological capabilities and of ensuring that effective national and ICT strategies are in place ER -