Challenge and Change in the Information Society [Hardcover]

Susan Hornby (Editor), Zoe Clarke (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 185604453X | ISBN-13: 978-1856044530

Information delivery and use is being challenged by both social and technological developments and this has caused a fundamental and ongoing rethink of the role of information providers in society. This text provides a rounded, multi-perspective view of today's information society, covering key areas of discussion within the information society debate. It gives an overview of each issue whilst at the same time offering a deeper level of discussion, debate and analysis. The contributions are divided into five sections encompassing broad themes. Part 1 outlines theories of the information society, Part 2 discusses policy and organizational perspectives, Part 3 addresses the technological imperative, Part 4 considers the implications of the information society and the individual and Part 5 looks at professional issues.

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About the Author

Susan Hornby MA is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University. Zoe Clarke BA MA MCLIP is a Reseasrch Associate in CERLIM at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Library Assn Pub Ltd (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185604453X
• ISBN-13: 978-1856044530
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,259,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)