The Fragility of Modern Societies

Knowledge and Risk in the Information Age

Auteurs

• Nico Stehr

Paramètres

• Pages: 240 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Sciences sociales

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Focusing on the transformative role of knowledge in the modern economy, the book explores the shift from a commodity-based society to one centered on symbolic goods and ideas. It highlights how these changes affect social relations, cohesion, and conflict resolution, leading to new forms of interaction and perspectives on identity. By dissecting common misconceptions about the knowledge society, the author provides an insightful analysis of contemporary changes, emphasizing their significance and impact on society.

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• Année de publication: 2001
• Reliure: (rigide)