Rise of the Network Society

Author: Manuel Castells
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book focuses on the economic and social dynamics of the information age, discussing the new social and economic development caused by the new economy and the internet. Based on research conducted in the United States, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, the book constructs a systematic theory of the information society. The author describes the rapid pace of innovation and application. He examines the process of globalization and argues that the threats of globalization will be excluded from the information network. He also suggests flexibility in work and the individualization of labor.
Target Audience: Professionals in politics, economics, and the information industry, leaders of government and party agencies, and students and faculty of relevant disciplines in universities and colleges.