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Manuel Castells by Felix Stalder (Hardcover, 2006)

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Manuel Castells's highly acclaimed trilogy The Information Age represents the most comprehensive attempt to develop a coherent theory of the present day. From his seminal work on urban change and social movements to his more recent work on the transformations stemming from the deployment of new information and communication technologies in a globalized world, Castells has been at the forefront of contemporary debates for over three decades. At the heart of his theory lies the claim that we are witnessing a shift from vertically integrated hierarchies to flexible networks which structure dominant social processes, as well as the main challenges launched against them. His scope, rigor, and style have earned him favorable comparison with Marx and Weber.

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First in-depth study of Manuell Castells pioneering work Traces Castells thought from his work on urban change in the 1970s to his recent theories of global social transformations Distills the central ideas in Castells work into an accessible and concise introduction for undergraduate students Explores Castells writings on the network society, informational capitalism and democracy in crisis Provides a critical analysis of Castells thought in relation to ongoing debates about globalization