ISBN:
9789400713840
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (225 pages)
Series Statement:
Law, Governance and Technology Ser. v.2
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Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.69
Keywords:
Conflict management..
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Mobile communication systems
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Electronic books
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Abstract:
With mobile phones now the most ubiquitous mode of communication, this publication shows their ideal potential as a tool for conflict prevention and management. It details innovative uses of mobile technologies such as early warning and humanitarian relief.
Abstract:
Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Mobile Technologies, Conflict Management, and ODR: Exploring Common Grounds -- 1.1 Introduction: The Rise of Mobile Technologies -- 1.2 The Meanings of Conflict -- 1.3 Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Conflict Transformation -- 1.4 ODR: A Forerunner -- 1.5 Aim and Structure of the Book -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Disruptive Applications of Mobile Technologies -- Chapter 2: Mobile Phones in Conflict-Stressed Environments: Macro, Meso and Microanalysis -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Macroanalysis -- 2.3 Mesoanalysis -- 2.3.1 State of Internet and Phone Infrastructure -- 2.3.2 Government Regulation -- 2.3.3 Mobile Phones in Iraq's Future -- 2.4 Microanalysis -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Appropriate Mobile Technologies: Is Grassroots Empowerment for All? -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Mobile Phones for Social and Economical Development -- 3.3 FrontlineSMS -- 3.4 Recent Applications -- 3.5 Overcoming Myths and Misconceptions -- 3.6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 4: Mobile Technology, Crowdsourcing and Peace Mapping: New Theory and Applications for Conflict Management -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Third Side: An Overview -- 4.3 Crisis Mapping to Peace Mapping: Plotting and Networking the Third Side -- 4.4 Prevent, Resolve, Contain: Peace Mapping at Work -- 4.5 Security Challenges of the Peace Map -- 4.6 A Visible and Viable Alternative to Violence -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: How to Crowdsource Election Monitoring in 30 Days: the Mexican Experience -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Background -- 5.2.1 Country Context -- 5.2.2 Mobile Telephony and Social Media in Mexico -- 5.2.3 Cuidemos El Voto! -- 5.3 The Implementation -- 5.3.1 Design (Look and Feel) -- 5.3.2 Mapping Platform -- 5.3.3 Reporting Mechanisms.
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