Theories of the information society /

Webster, Frank

Theories of the information society / Frank Webster - 3rd ed. - London : Routledge, - viii, 317 p. ; 25 cm - International library of sociology .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- What is an information society? -- Post-industrial society -- Regulation school theory -- Network society -- Information and the market -- Information and democracy -- Information, reflexivity and surveillance -- Information and postmodernity -- The information society?

In this edition Frank Webster brings his work up to date both with new theoretical work and social and technological changes. He reassesses the work of key theorists in the light of these changes.

9780415406321 . 9780415406321 . £85.00

200100048947


Communication--Social aspects
Communication--Technological innovations
Information society
Information technology
Information policy
Social theory
Communication studies
Sociology
Media studies