Prometheus Wired: The Hope for Democracy in the Age of Network TechnologyExplores assertions about the inherently revolutionary and democratic character of digital networks, and along the way, provides fascinating insights into a wide range of issues: the digital economy telework, electronic commerce, digital surveillance, privacy, virtual communities, teledemocracy and national sovereignty. |
Contents
Prometheus Wired | 3 |
On Technology | 27 |
Networks | 58 |
The Political Economy of Network Technology 1 The Mode of Production | 104 |
The Political Economy of Network Technology 2 Work Consumption and Exchange | 132 |
A StandingReserve of Bits | 192 |
Government Politics and Democracy Network Technology as Standin | 236 |
Notes | 269 |
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Other editions - View all
Prometheus Wired: The Hope for Democracy in the Age of Network Technology Darin Barney Limited preview - 2000 |
Prometheus Wired: The Hope for Democracy in the Age of Network Technology Darin Barney Limited preview - 2011 |
Prometheus Wired: The Hope for Democracy in the Age of Network Technology Darin Barney Limited preview - 2000 |
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