Connectivity Does Not Ensure Community: On Social Capital, Networks and Communities of Place
(2003) Connectivity Does Not Ensure Community: On Social Capital, Networks and Communities of Place. In Marshall, Stewart and Taylor, Wallace, Eds. Proceedings 5th International Conference on Information Technology in Regional Areas (ITiRA), pages pp. 31-39, Caloundra, QLD.
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Abstract
Putnam reports a decline of social capital in society, Castells speaks of a privatisation of sociability. In this paper, I argue that, in local contexts, the internet holds the potential to grow strong communities of place which are rich in social capital. However, this potential can only be realised by online communication networks which are designed to create a sense of social ownership within the community. This paper provides the rationale for a research project currently undertaken by the author which seeks to inform the design and development of online communication networks to grow sustainable communities of place.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | community informatics; social capital; community networks; urban neighbourhoods |
| Subjects: | 400000 Journalism, Librarianship and Curatorial Studies > 400100 Journalism, Communication and Media > 400104 Communication and Media Studies 370000 Studies in Human Society > 370100 Sociology > 370104 Urban Sociology and Community Studies 370000 Studies in Human Society > 370400 Human Geography > 370401 Urban and Regional Studies |
| ID Code: | 1902 |
| Deposited By: | Foth, Marcus |
| Deposited On: | 20 September 2005 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2003 (please consult author) |
| Additional Information: | This is a revised version of an earlier paper. (see below for link to earlier paper) |
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