The Information Society Reader (Routledge Student Readers)

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Synopsis
There has been much debate over the idea of 'the information society'. Some thinkers have argued that information is becoming the key ordering principle in society, whereas others suggest that the rise of information has been overstated. Whatever the case, it cannot be denied that 'informization' has produced vast changes in advanced societies. The Information Society Reader pulls together the main contributions to this debate from some of the key figures in the field. Major topics addressed include:* post-industrialism* surveillance* transformations* the network society* democracy* digital divisions* virtual relations.With a comprehensive introduction from Frank Webster, selections from Manuel Castells, Anthony Giddens, Michel Foucault and Christopher Lasch amongst others, and section introductions contextualising the readings, this book will be an invaluable resource for students and academics studying contemporary society and all things cyber.
Copyright:
2003

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
464 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000086546
Related ISBNs:
9780203622278, 9780415319287, 9780415319270, 9780415319270, 9780415319287, 9780415319270, 9780203622278, 9780415319287
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
N/A
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
with Raimo Blom
Edited by:
Erkki Karvonen
Edited by:
Harri Melin
Edited by:
Kaarle Nordenstreng
Edited by:
Ensio Puoskari
Edited by:
Frank Webster
Edited by:
Professor Frank Webster

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