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India Connected: How The Smartphone Is Transforming The World'S Largest Democracy
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India Is Connecting At A Dizzying Pace. In 2000, Roughly 20 Million Indians Had Access To The Internet. In 2017, 465 Million Were Online, With Three New People Logging On For The First Time Every Second. By 2020, The Country'S Online Community Is Projected To Exceed 700 Million; More Than A Billion Indians Are Expected To Be Online By 2025. While Users In Western Countries Progressed Steadily Over The Years From Dialup Connections On Pcs, To Broadband Access, Wireless, And Now 4G Data On Phones, In India Most Have Leapfrogged Straight Into The Digital World With Smartphones And Affordable Data Plans.What Effect Is All This Having On The Ancient And Traditionally Rural Culture Dominated By Family And Local Customs? Ravi Agrawal Explores That Very Question, Seeking Out The Nexuses Of Change And Those Swept Up In Them. Smartphones Now Influence Arranged Marriages, Create An Extension Of One'S Social Identity That Moves Beyond Caste, Bring Within Reach Educational Opportunities Undreamed Of A Generation Ago, Bridge Linguistic Gaps, Provide Outlets And Opportunities For Startups, And Are Helping To Move The Entire Indian Economy From Cash To Creditbased. The Effects Are Everywhere, And They Are Transformative.While They Offer Immediate Access To So Much For So Many, Smartphones Are Creating No Utopia In A Culture Still Struggling With Poverty, Illiteracy, Corruption, Gender Inequality, And Income Disparity. Internet Access Has Provided Greater Opportunities To Women And Altered How India'S Outcasts Interact With The World; It Has Also Made Pornography Readily Available And Provided An Echo Chamber For Rumor And Prejudice. Under A Government Determined To Control Content, It Has Created Tensions. And In A Climate Of Hypernationalism, It Has Fomented Violence And Even Terrorism.The Influence Of Smartphones On The World'S Largest Democracy Is Pervasive And Irreversible, Disruptive And Creative, Unsettling And Compelling. Agrawal'S Fascinating Book Gives Us The People And Places Reflecting What The Internet Hath Wrought. India Connected Reveals Both Its Staggering Dimensions And Implications, Illuminating How It Is Affecting The Progress Of Progress Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'India Connected'? A: The book 'India Connected' by Ravi Agrawal explores how smartphones are transforming Indian society, culture, and the economy, particularly in the context of the country's rapid digital connectivity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'India Connected'? A: The author of 'India Connected' is Ravi Agrawal.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'India Connected' was published on July 1, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'India Connected' have? A: 'India Connected' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'India Connected'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does 'India Connected' fall under? A: 'India Connected' is categorized under Human-Computer Interaction.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in 'India Connected' include the impact of smartphones on social identity, education, economic transformation, and the challenges posed by digital access in India.
- Q: Is 'India Connected' suitable for readers interested in technology and society? A: Yes, 'India Connected' is suitable for readers interested in the intersection of technology and society, particularly in the context of India's evolving digital landscape.
- Q: Does the book discuss the challenges of smartphone usage in India? A: Yes, 'India Connected' addresses various challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, gender inequality, and the spread of misinformation alongside the benefits of smartphone usage.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title, 'India Connected'? A: The title 'India Connected' signifies the deepening digital connectivity in India through smartphones and explores its transformative effects on the country's democracy and culture.