Theories of the information society

Frank Webster

Routledge, 2002 - Political Science - 304 pages

Popular opinion suggests that information has become a distinguishing feature of the modern world. Where once economies were built on industry and conquest, we are now instead said to be part of a global information economy.

In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his popular book, author Webster brings his work up-to-date both with new theoretical work and with social and technological changes - such as the rapid growth of the internet and accelerated globalization - and reassesses the work of key theorists in light of these changes.

This book is essential reading for students of contemporary social theory and anybody interested in social and technological change in the post-war era.

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Review: Theories of the Information Society

User Review  - Fredrik Walløe - Goodreads

An interesting introduction to theories of the Information Society among major thinkers. Webster goes through them in a logical way and both summarizes and critiques as he goes along. Although I did not agree with all parts of his argument, I found it interesting and worthwhile.

About the author

Frank Webster is Professor of Sociology at City University, UK.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Theories of the information society; The International Library of Sociology
• Author: Frank Webster
• Edition: 2, illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Routledge, 2002
• ISBN: 0415282012, 9780415282017
• Length: 304 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / History & Theory