Theories of the Information Society by Frank Webster

Theories of the Information Society by Frank Webster

Information is regarded as a distinguishing feature of our world. Where once economies were built on industry and conquest, we are now part of a global information economy. Pervasive media, expanding information occupations and the development of the Internet convince many that living in an Information Society is the destiny of us all. Coping in an era of information flows, of virtual relationships and breakneck change poses challenges to one and all. In this book, Frank Webster sets out to make sense of the information explosion, taking a sceptical look at what thinkers mean when they refer to the Information Society, and critically examining the major post-war approaches to informational development.

"For those who spend the time, the wealth of material can help them understand how information is shaping, in [Webster's] view, capitalistic democracyFortunately, his style is easily accessible..."— Tom Warren, STC, Technical Communication

Frank Webster has been Professor of Sociology at Oxford Brookes University, the University of Birmingham and City University London.

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ISBN 13	9780415718790
ISBN 10	0415718791
Title	Theories of the Information Society
Author	Frank Webster
Series	International Library Of Sociology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2014-03-10
Number of pages	404
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