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The impact of IT on indigenous peoples

Loriene Roy (Loriene Roy is a Professor in the School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA Raitt is the Editor of The Electronic Library.)
David Raitt (David Raitt is the Editor of The Electronic Library.)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 1 October 2003

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Abstract

This Special Issue of The Electronic Library on the “Impact of information technology on indigenous peoples” gathers articles from several different countries and cultures in an effort not only to highlight the difficulties faced by indigenous peoples with accessing the Internet or using computers, but also to show how they are aiming at self‐determination and supporting their goals as sovereign nations, as well as preserving their heritage. The articles, in most cases specially written for this Issue, illustrate how tribal nations are using information technology to explore their culture, document these efforts, and share elements of their perspectives with the larger world.

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Roy, L. and Raitt, D. (2003), "The impact of IT on indigenous peoples", The Electronic Library, Vol. 21 No. 5, pp. 411-413. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640470310501412

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