Among the issues discussed are debates concerning the emergence of a 'knowledge economy'; digital restructuring of employment and work; globalization and the status of the nation-state; the prospects of digital democracy; the digital divide; new social movements; and culture, community and identity in the age of new media.
This book provides an accessible resource for a thoughtful engagement with life in the network society. It will be essential reading for students in sociology and media and communication studies. This will be a valuable textbook for undergraduate students of sociology and media and communication studies.
Among the issues discussed are debates concerning the emergence of a 'knowledge economy'; digital restructuring of employment and work; globalization and the status of the nation-state; the prospects of digital democracy; the digital divide; new social movements; and culture, community and identity in the age of new media.
This book provides an accessible resource for a thoughtful engagement with life in the network society. It will be essential reading for students in sociology and media and communication studies. This will be a valuable textbook for undergraduate students of sociology and media and communication studies.
Imprint | Polity Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Key Concepts |
Release date | May 2013 |
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First published | 2004 |
Authors | Darin Barney |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 208 |
Edition | 1st edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7456-3709-9 |
Barcode | 9780745637099 |
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LSN | 0-7456-3709-4 |