New essays providing innovative ways of understanding the altered position of media in Germany and beyond.

Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the ‘digital divide’ – the disparity between those with access to internet techn

The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between those who have access to the latest information technologies and those who do not. This book presents data suppor

"Interviewing educators, government officials and technology professionals, Bolt creates a rich tapestry of voices that addresses the larger social concerns of

There is widespread concern that the Internet is exacerbating inequalities between the information rich and poor.