David Lyon

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The Information Society (eBook, PDF)

Issues and Illusions

Beschreibung

This book provides an overview of debates about whether we are entering into a phase of social existence without precedent - the 'information society'. Intended as a bridge between the literatures of 'social theory' and the 'social impact of technology', this study exposes the myths surrounding the creation of the information society, discussing technologies such as cable TV and robotics.

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Autor

David Lyon directs the Surveillance Studies Centre, is a Professor of Sociology, holds a Queen's Research Chair and is cross-appointed as a Professor in the Faculty of Law at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780745677668
• Artikelnr.: 39418989