Computer games in the developing world: The value of non-instrumental engagement with ICTs, or taking play seriously

2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development, ICTD 2009 - Proceedings

Volumn , Issue , 2009, Pages 46-55

  Kolko, Beth E ^a   Putnam, Cynthia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Central Asia; Digital games; Entertainment; Gender; ICTs; International development; Internet cafes; Technology use

Indexed keywords

CENTRAL ASIA; DIGITAL GAMES; INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT; INTERNET CAFES; TECHNOLOGY USE;

COMPUTER SOFTWARE; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INNOVATION; INTERNET;

COMPUTER CRIME;

EID: 77951525694     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1109/ICTD.2009.5426705     Document Type: Conference Paper

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