The craze for efficiency: universal service in Australian telecommunications
Abstract
Looks at the shift in emphasis in Australia, from a historical perspective and examines the growing fears in the community that citizens may become disenfranchised as a result. Argues that a slavish adherence to efficiency through technological advance risks undervaluing the complementarity of information in the community. Concludes that focusing on efficiency and quantification moves away from noting the constitutional and democratic scope of telecommunications.
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Citation
Joseph, R.A. (2001), "The craze for efficiency: universal service in Australian telecommunications", info, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636690110801824
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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