Technologies of Refuge and Displacement

The book explores the role of technology in the refugee experience, focusing particularly on the contexts of displacement and detention. Traversing the disciplines of refugee studies, socio-technical studies and technology design, it speaks to academics, students, and practitioners working and studying in those areas.

Linda Leung is associate professor and honorary associate at the University of Technology Sydney.

Part I: Introduction 1. What's Technology Got to Do with Refugees? 2. Background & Methodology 3. Digital Divides: A Review of Literature Part II: Digital Dichotomies 4. Netizens and Asylum Seekers as Cultural Citizens 5. Technological and Social Determinism Part III: Alternative Models 6. The Strength of Weak Ties 7. Actor Network Theory 8. Hierarchies of Technology Literacy Part IV: Practices and Principles 9. Accessibility: Moving Beyond the Disability Paradigm 10. User-Centred Design 11. UCD Principles in Practice Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author