Knowledge and Information Knowledge Economy and Sustainable Economic Development: A Critical Review, (Hardcover)

In this book, the author focuses on the intersection of two major bodies of policy and practice: knowledge economy and ICTs on one hand, and sustainable economic development on the other. It aims to provide a broad-ranging account of the social and economic terrain demarcated by this intersection in order to reach conclusions and offer guidelines for policy development. Although based on the case of a developing country (Vietnam) its analyses, arguments and conclusions are of universal relevance.

Key features

• comprehensive picture of a society from the perspective of knowledge for development
• Intersection of ICTs (Information and Communications Technology), knowledge, and sustainable economic development
• Can be used in courses of sociology, political economy, development economics, knowledge economics, information and telecommunication technology, sustainable development, and public administration.