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.
| ISBN: | 9780415319287 |
| Publication date: | 27th November 2003 |
| Author: | Frank Webster, Raimo Blom |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 449 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Student Readers |
| Genres: |
Social theory |
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.
The Information Society Reader features in the following genres: Social theory
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The Information Society Reader was written by Frank Webster, Raimo Blom and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Information Society Reader has 449 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Student Readers series
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