internet diffusion nikhilesh dholakia university of rhode island ruby roy nir kshetri february 2003 prepared for the encyclopedia edited by hossein bidgoli new york wiley forthcoming acknowledgments authors are grateful to multiple reviewers detailed and valuable comments on earlier versions this chapter 2 1 introduction historical overview prior 1980 during 90 3 after 1990 4 future scenario global in africa asia europe latin america caribbean 5 north theories adoption innovations factors impacting economic socio cultural geopolitical measures taken international agencies 6 summary conclusions glossary an innovation is a micro process that focuses stages through which individual passes when deciding accept or reject
