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OverviewBroadband is one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, yet our understanding of its regional impacts remains somewhat rudimentary. Not only are issues of broadband pricing and speed relevant in this context, but the overall quality of service for broadband can often dictate its impacts on regional development. This book illuminates the regional impacts of this pervasive and important technology. The principle aim of this book is to deepen our understanding of broadband and its connections to regional development. First, it uses a geospatial lens to explore how the relationship between broadband and regional development influences access to technology platforms, dictates provision patterns, and facilitates the shrinkage of space and time in non-uniform and sometimes unexpected ways. Second, it book provides a comprehensive guide that details the strengths and weaknesses of publically available broadband data and their associated uncertainties, allowing regional development professionals and researchers to make more informed decisions regarding data use, analytical models and policy recommendations. Finally, this book is the first to detail the growing importance of broadband to digital innovation and entrepreneurship in regions. This book will be of interest to regional development professionals and researchers in economics, public policy, geography, regional science and planning. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony H. Grubesic , Elizabeth A. MackPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.430kg ISBN: 9781138013919ISBN 10: 1138013919 Pages: 194 Publication Date: 15 September 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Broadband Policy 3. Broadband Infrastructure 4. Broadband Data 5. The Spatial Distribution of Broadband Provision 6. The Broadband-Business Nexus 7. Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship 8. The Future of BroadbandReviewsAuthor InformationTony H. Grubesic is a professor in the College of Computing & Informatics and the Department of Sociology at Drexel University, USA. Elizabeth A. Mack is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Michigan State University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |