The Societal Impact of the World Wide Web: Key Challenges for the 21st Century

Authors:
Janice M. Burn;Karen D. Loch
Affiliations:
Edith Cowan University, Austalia;Georgia State University, USA
Venue:
Information Resources Management Journal
Year:
2001

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Abstract

This paper addresses the impact of information technology IT and the World Wide Web WWW on the 21st Century and the challenges which we will face as responsible members of a dynamically changing society. Reviewing the spread of potentially alienating technology, the paper highlights the implications for change with reference to the "haves" and the "have nots"-developing societies, economically disadvantaged groups, women and children. The authors argue that organisational, sociological and cultural factors may inhibit an effective transformation to a global Information Society. Particular consideration is given to policies, infrastructure, human resources and development responsibilities in developing societies.