Manuel Castells

Communication Power

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ISBN 13:: 9780199681938
author:: Manuel Castells
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, Usa
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 624
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 16.4 x 3.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: International Economics, International Business, Economics & Politics, Sociology, Media & Communications, Diplomacy & International Relations
Condition:: New
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Communication Power explores the impact of revolutionising communication technologies on how people feel, think and behave. In this book, Manuel Castells examines the transformation of the global media industry by these changes.

The author argues that a new communication system, mass self-communication, has emerged, profoundly modifying power relationships in this new environment. This system is created through messaging, social networks sites, and blogging, and is now used by millions worldwide who have access to the internet.

Castells presents original research on political processes and social movements, drawing on a range of social and psychological theories. He applies this analysis to recent events such as the American public's response to the Iraq War, global environmental movements, and responses to crises like the Arab Spring and Occupy movement.

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