The Internet Galaxy

The Internet Galaxy

Author: Manuel Castells

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2002-10-31

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780199255771

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Castells helps us understand how the Internet came into being and how it is affecting every area of human life. This guide reveals the Internet's huge capacity to liberate, but also its possibility to exclude those who do not have access to it.


The Gutenberg Galaxy

The Gutenberg Galaxy

Author: Marshall McLuhan

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 1962-01-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780802060419

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Since its first appearance in 1962, the impact of The Gutenberg Galaxy has been felt around the world. It gave us the concept of the global village; that phrase has now been translated, along with the rest of the book, into twelve languages, from Japanese to Serbo-Croat. It helped establish Marshall McLuhan as the original 'media guru.' More than 200,000 copies are in print. The reissue of this landmark book reflects the continuing importance of McLuhan's work for contemporary readers.


The Idea of Nature

The Idea of Nature

Author: Robin George Collingwood

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1960-12-31

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0198020015

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Collingwood's theory of philosophical method applied to the problem of the philosophy of nature.


Networks of Outrage and Hope

Networks of Outrage and Hope

Author: Manuel Castells

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-06-04

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0745695795

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Networks of Outrage and Hope is an exploration of the new forms of social movements and protests that are erupting in the world today, from the Arab uprisings to the indignadas movement in Spain, from the Occupy Wall Street movement to the social protests in Turkey, Brazil and elsewhere. While these and similar social movements differ in many important ways, there is one thing they share in common: they are all interwoven inextricably with the creation of autonomous communication networks supported by the Internet and wireless communication. In this new edition of his timely and important book, Manuel Castells examines the social, cultural and political roots of these new social movements, studies their innovative forms of self-organization, assesses the precise role of technology in the dynamics of the movements, suggests the reasons for the support they have found in large segments of society, and probes their capacity to induce political change by influencing people’s minds. Two new chapters bring the analysis up-to-date and draw out the implications of these social movements and protests for understanding the new forms of social change and political democracy in the global network society.


The Network Society

The Network Society

Author: Jan van Dijk

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2012-05-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1446248968

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The Network Society is now more than ever the essential guide to the past, consequences and future of digital communication. Fully revised, this Third Edition covers crucial new issues and updates. This book remains an accessible, comprehensive, must-read introduction to how new media function in contemporary society.


The Internet

The Internet

Author: Christine Hine

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0199793891

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This book focuses on the process of writing qualitative Internet research. Covering ethnographic, interview-based, and documentary analysis, The Internet offers clear guidance on applying these approaches to Internet settings


Off: The Day the Internet Died

Off: The Day the Internet Died

Author: Chris Colin

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791386875

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One day all the screens went dark--and we couldn't even post about it. We all dream about it: a life free of scrolling, tweeting, liking, faving, streaming, replying, apologizing for not replying, and other assaults on our poor, saturated brains. But what would an analog world actually look like? Chris Colin, author of What to Talk About, paints a picture that's a little Edenic and a little demented. Un-barraged by celeb gossip and political news, we begin to notice nature again. We take walks, stare at the clouds, and listen to podcasts consisting of our own thoughts. Snapchatting gives way to endless rounds of Go Fish. Minecraft is a game involving sticks and leaves. We talk to our neighbors--not about the TV shows we're streaming--and occasionally we fall in love. Delivered in a pitch-perfect, tongue-in-cheek biblical style, this little book imagines an alternate reality that will hit home in our tech-addled worlds. Rinee Shah's playful illustrations perfectly capture the absurdity of life reflected in our screens. Whether you're addicted to tech or not, you'll see something of yourself when you put down your phone and pick up this smart, funny book.


The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy

The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy

Author: Sam Maggs

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2015-05-12

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1594747903

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This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. Fandom, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it’s never been a better time to be a girl geek. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including: • How to make nerdy friends • How to rock awesome cosplay • How to write fanfic with feels • How to defeat internet trolls • How to attend your first con And more! Plus insightful interviews with fangirl faves, like Jane Espenson, Erin Morgenstern, Kate Beaton, Ashley Eckstein, Laura Vandervoort, Beth Revis, Kate Leth, and many others.


The Internet, Organizational Change and Labor

The Internet, Organizational Change and Labor

Author: David C. D. Jacobs

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-07-31

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 113449081X

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As we devote increasing amounts of time time at work and at home to the Internet and computer networks, our daily lives are dramatically being reshaped. We are better informed and can work more efficiently, yet there is anxiety about the security of our jobs. Examining what is happening to work, organizations and unions in the age of the Internet, this fascinating book reveals both the opportunities and dangers for workers in the digital age. Exploring the Internet's impact on organizations and labor from complementary perspectives, Jacobs and Yudken consider how new digital technologies shape cultural change. They look at the culmination of the development of the Internet, its impact upon jobs and the current prospects for unions, and conclude that the Internet ultimately reduces transaction costs thereby aiding profit making, and also assists workers, consumers and citizens in challenging business practices. Ideal for students of management, e-business and human resource management, this informative text is a balanced analysis of the Internet aided workplace. Unlike many enthusiasts of e-commerce, it identifies dangers in the Internet-driven enterprise such as contingent employment, employee monitoring and job loss, and also explores the potential benefits for employees, proposing possible strategies for reforming the economy.