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Explore the transformation of our global economy in Theories of the Information Society by Frank Webster. As the world shifts from industries built on conquest to a global information economy, understanding these changes becomes essential. This book examines the impact of pervasive media, the expansion of information-based occupations, and the rapid development of the internet. Frank Webster provides a skeptical analysis of the information explosion, helping readers make sense of a world defined by virtual relationships and constant information flows. Whether you are studying the social implications of technology or the changing nature of work, this text offers a deep look at the challenges posed by breakneck change in the modern era. Part of the International Library of Sociology, this work is a key resource for understanding how information shapes our contemporary social structures.

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Examines the transition from industrial economies to a global information-based economy.

Analyzes the impact of pervasive media and the rapid development of the internet on society.

Provides a skeptical perspective on the information explosion and its social consequences.

Explores the challenges of living in an era of constant information flows and virtual relationships.

Part of the International Library of Sociology series from Routledge.

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Release Date
14 March 2014
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