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rethinking the power of the internet to change lives
"This book shows how important 'cultural' assumptions are in how we understand technology. The Internet, Power and Society argues that the way in which we view technology such as the Internet owes much to older, historic views of the media and to 'issues' in contemporary society. Such perspectives are deeply rooted in a Western view of technology and the book concludes by offering a radically new perspective as to how the Internet can change society that is truly global in its application."--Jacket.
Theories of technology and society -- The idea of the internet -- The internet, politics and the public sphere -- Politics and the role of the internet -- Social form and media potency : the processes of modernization -- The internet and society : reconsidering the link.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-189) and index.