Internet on the Outstation: The Digital Divide and Remote Aboriginal Communities

Rennie, Ellie; Hogan, Eleanor; Gregory, Robin; Crouch, Andrew; Wright, Alyson; Thomas, Julian

ISBN 10: 9492302071 / ISBN 13: 9789492302076

Published by Institute of Network Cultures, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Internet on the Outstation: The Digital Divide and Remote Aboriginal Communities
• Publisher: Institute of Network Cultures
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9492302071
• ISBN 13: 9789492302076
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Internet on the Outstation provides a new take on the digital divide. Why do whole communities choose to go without the internet when the infrastructure for access is in place? Through an in-depth exploration of the digital practices occurring in Aboriginal households in remote central Australia, the authors address both the dynamics of internet adoption and the benefits that flow from its use. The book challenges us to think beyond the standard explanations for the digital divide, arguing that digital exclusion is not just another symptom of social exclusion. At its heart, Internet on the Outstation is a compelling examination of equality and difference in the digital age, asking: Can internet access help resolve the disadvantages associated with remote living? Internet on the Outstation is the result of a multi-year research collaboration, which included a trial of internet infrastructure, training and maintenance in three small Aboriginal communities (known as outstations).