| Title:
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THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
IDEAS AND ILLUSIONS |
| By: |
David Lyon |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0745603696 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780745603698 |
| Publisher: |
POLITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
18 February, 1988 |
| Pages: |
210 |
| Description: |
aeo Gives an overview of the various versions of the information society thesis. aeo Argues that new technology has to be viewed in its social context, but also shows how new technology may have unexpected social consequences. |
| Synopsis: |
This book provides an overview of debates about whether we are entering into a phase of social existence without precedent -- the a information societya . Intended as a bridge between the literatures of a social theorya and the a social impact of technologya , this study exposes the myths surrounding the creation of the information society, discussing technologies such as cable TV and robotics. |
| Illustrations: |
1, black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Polity Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |