Internet access constrains science development and training at South African universities
Date
2011-09
Authors
Slippers, Bernard
Majozi, Thokozani
Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V.
Steenkamp, Christine M.
Van Heerden, Esta
Wright, Caradee Y.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Abstract
As a group of young scientists whose future careers depend increasingly on access to Internet
resources, we are extremely concerned by the apparent lack of understanding of the stranglehold
that current approaches to Internet pricing are placing on the development of science in South
Africa.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.sajs.co.za/
Keywords
Internet -- Rates, Internet industry -- Prices, Internet in higher education -- Prices
Citation
Slippers, B. 2011. Internet access constrains science development and training at South African universities. South African Journal of Science, 107(9/10), doi:10.4102/sajs.v107i9/10.685.