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020			_a9781032192390
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100			_aPelaez, Antonio Lopez; Suh, Sang Mok and Zelenev, Sergi _eEditor
245			_aDigital Transformation and Social Well- being: _bPromoting an Inclusive Society / _cBy Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Sang- Mok Suh and Sergei Zelenev
260			_aNew York : _bRoutledge, _c2023.
300			_axxiii, 213p.
504			_aInclude List of illustrations, index.
520			_aThis is the first book to show how digitalisation and the better provision of information and communication technologies (ICTs) can improve access to a wide-range of social services, as well as make them more inclusive. Overcoming disparities across social groups using contemporary digitalisation models will have lasting consequences on social well-being and human welfare. Reflecting on current trends the authors vividly illustrate the collective, global nature of the challenge that digitalisation represents for providers, administrators and users of welfare services. It is important, therefore, to bear in mind the following for research design and practice: Citizens' rights must be protected Consideration should be given to how the services provided can be improved by more effective use of ICTs Digital interventions require better service coordination in the setting of priorities and specific training in digital skills for service providers and service users The chapters in this book address these problems and challenges in great depth, analysing the role of ICTs in promoting social inclusion and social welfare, drawing on examples of successful ICT applications around the world. The book contains country case-studies from the United States, Brazil, India, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong (China), Zimbabwe, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Singapore and will be of interest to all scholars and students of social policy, to social work educators, and social care providers.
650			_aSocial service _vSocial inclusion _xInformation technology
650			_aInformation technology _vSocial aspects. _xPublic welfare.
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