information-society
A society characterized by the central role of information production, processing, and distribution, shifting from industrial goods production to services and knowledge-based activities.
2 chapters across 1 book
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilization (2001)Walter Truett Anderson
This chapter explores the concept of informatization as the transformation of societies into information societies driven by advances in information and communication technologies (ICT). It discusses key characteristics of postindustrial information societies, including globalization, decentralization, and the blurring of traditional boundaries, while tracing the historical development of electronic communication from early telegraphy to modern ICT. The chapter highlights how information has become a strategic resource and how the evolution of communication technologies reshapes social, economic, and governance structures globally.
Chapter 7 primarily consists of a comprehensive list of references that underpin the discussion of the information society, its technological evolution, and socio-economic implications. It highlights key scholarly works and journalistic sources addressing the rise of networked societies, the digital divide, and the transformative impact of information technologies on governance, identity, and global communication. The chapter implicitly frames the ongoing challenges and opportunities posed by the information age through these cited authorities.