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The Societal Impact of the World Wide Web: Key Challenges for the 21st Century

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  • Janice M. Burn

    (Edith Cowan University, Australia)

  • Karen D. Loch

    (Georgia State University, USA)

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This paper addresses the impact of information technology (IT) and the World Wide Web (WWW) on the 21st Century and the challenges which we will face as responsible members of a dynamically changing society. Reviewing the spread of potentially alienating technology, the paper highlights the implications for change with reference to the “haves” and the “have nots”- developing societies, economically disadvantaged groups, women and children. The authors argue that organisational, sociological and cultural factors may inhibit an effective transformation to a global Information Society. Particular consideration is given to policies, infrastructure, human resources and development responsibilities in developing societies.

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  • Janice M. Burn & Karen D. Loch, 2001. "The Societal Impact of the World Wide Web: Key Challenges for the 21st Century," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 14(4), pages 4-14, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:14:y:2001:i:4:p:4-14
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    1. Fareeha Khalil & Muhammad Farhan, 2013. "Slow Infusion of Information Technology in Master Bank of Pakistan – A Case Study," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 5(1), pages 37-57.

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