Barney, Darin

The Network Society (Key Concepts)

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ISBN 13:: 9780745626697
author:: Barney, Darin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 138 mm X 216 mm
Genre:: Social theory
Condition:: New
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The Network Society by Darin Barney explores the impact of network technologies on society, examining both the changes and continuities brought about by the Internet. This thought-provoking analysis considers issues such as the emergence of a 'knowledge economy', digital restructuring of employment, globalization, and the prospects for digital democracy. Barney's work provides a clear and engaging discussion of these topics, using a sophisticated model to understand the relationship between technology and society. The book also addresses debates surrounding the digital divide, new social movements, and culture in the age of new media. This book is an accessible resource for those seeking to engage with life in the network society, making it a valuable textbook for undergraduate students of sociology and media studies.

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