Cambridge MPhil Sociology Thesis

I conducted interviews in the rural English town of Alston to understand how a pilot broadband internet program had changed the community’s social landscape.

Details of Work

• Established contact with key informant at the broadband provider office in Alston, Cybermoor
• Developed semi-structured interview protocol
• Traveled to Alston, living in the local youth hostel, and interviewed residents, April 14-21, 2009
• Transcribed and coded all interviews
• Wrote and submitted thesis

Related Publications

• Graeff, E. 2008. Rural Internet Use and the Strengthening of Weak Ties. MPhil thesis, University of Cambridge.

Proposal Presentation

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