The fragility of modern societies : knowledge and risk in the information age /

This book argues that knowledge is now central to the modern economy and its productive processes. It is also essential for social relations, social cohesion and conflict resolution. We have moved from a society based around heavy commodities to symbolic goods, from situated markets to non-place-spe...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Stehr, Nico
Corporate Author:	Sage Publications
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE, c2001.
Subjects:	Knowledge, Sociology of. Civilization, Modern > 1950- Social change. Risk > Sociological aspects. Individualism. Power (Social sciences) Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book