Technology and Society: Social Networks, Power, and Inequality
Technology and Society: Social Networks, Power, and Inequality (3rd Edition) serves as a definitive resource for understanding the complex relationship between technological advancement and social structures. Authored by Anabel Quan-Haase and published by Oxford University Press, this fully updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of how the technological tools of the modern age influence our communication patterns, identity formation, and the distribution of power and inequality within society.
As the only Canadian text to focus on this intersection through a blend of foundational theories and contemporary real-world examples, the book examines where technology and society meet. It connects the reality of our digital age to critical sociological issues, offering insights into the origins of our tools and how they are fundamentally changing our perceptions of ourselves and the relationships we form. This edition ensures that readers are equipped with the theoretical framework necessary to analyze the rapidly evolving technological landscape and its impact on human interaction.
Product Details:
- Title: Technology and Society: Social Networks, Power, and Inequality
- Author: Anabel Quan-Haase
- Edition: 3rd
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: August 4, 2020
- ISBN-10: 0199032254
- ISBN-13: 978-0199032259
- Language: English