Crede, A. and R. Mansell, eds. Knowledge societies in a nutshell: Information technology for sustainable development. Ottawa, ON: IDRC, 1998. 48p.

This book encapsulates the findings of the Working Group on Information Technology and Development of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development. It argues that although the costs of building information and communications technology infrastructure in the developing world are high, the costs of not doing so - in terms of benefits foregone - are likely to be much higher (publisher).

Hammond, Sue Annis and Cathy Royal, eds. Lessons from the field: Applying appreciative inquiry. Plano, TX: Practical Press/Thin Book Co., 1998. 295 p.

Presents the community change process of appreciative inquiry. Examines the concept, practice, and application of the theory of AI.

Howkins, John and Robert Valantin, eds. Development and the information age: Four global scenarios for the future of information and communication technology. Ottawa, ON: International Development Research Centre, 1997. 59 p.

Describes a scenario-planning process and four scenarios developed at a workshop which looked at the future of information and communication technologies and development.

Maherzi, Lotfi. World communication report: The media and the challenge of the new technologies. Paris, FR: UNESCO Publishing, 1997. 298 p.

Looks at global technological changes in communication, analyses transformations in the world's media landscapes and examines the relations between public authorities, information and democracy.

Mathews, David. Politics for people: Finding a responsible public voice. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1994. 228 p.

Describes how people become politically engaged, build civic communities and generate political energy or public will. Argues that political discussion is the doorway into politics.

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