Speeding Up Fast Capitalism - Cultures, Jobs, Families, Schools, Bodies (Hardcover)

In his 1989 book, Fast Capitalism, Ben Agger presented a framework for understanding late-20th century social problems. Speeding Up Fast Capitalism, a sequel to his earlier book, assesses social changes since the end of the 1980s brought about by information technologies such as the Internet, which have quickened the pace of everyday life. In Speeding Up Fast Capitalism, Agger assesses the impact of the Internet on consciousness, communication, culture and community, and evaluates the prospects of democratic social change. Where the earlier book was largely theoretical, Speeding Up applies critical theory to specific topics such as Internet culture, work, families, childhood, schooling, food, the body, and fitness. Although indebted to Fast Capitalism, the sequel appeals to an audience wider than theorists, including empirical sociologists, social scientists, and scholars in cultural disciplines.

General

Imprint:	Paradigm Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	Ben Agger
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	190
ISBN-13:	978-1-59451-032-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59451-032-6
Barcode:	9781594510328

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