The
promise of access
technology, inequality, and the political economy of hope
Greene, Daniel
1973-
creator
author.
text
bibliography
mau
2021
monographic
eng
viii, 260 pages ; 23 cm
"Based on fieldwork at three distinct sites in Washington, DC, this book finds that the persistent problem of poverty is often framed as a problem of technology"--
Introduction: "The internet : your future depends on it" -- Discovering the divide : technology and poverty in the new economy -- The pivot and the trouble with 'tech' -- "More than just a building to sit in for the day" -- Flexible classrooms and charter schools -- Bootstrapping -- Conclusion: Reproducing hope.
Daniel Greene.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Digital divide
Washington (D.C.)
Computer literacy
Social aspects
Washington (D.C.)
Knowledge economy
Washington (D.C.)
Poverty
Washington (D.C.)
Technology and state
Washington (D.C.)
HM851 .G7446 2021
303.483309753 GRP 2021
9780262542333
2020025454
LBSOR/DLC
200607
20260113095549.0
eng