Author: Manuel Castells
Synopsis
Castells analyzes the emergence of a society increasingly organized through information technologies and networks. He examines changes in capitalism, work, communication, cities, globalization, and the organization of economic and political power.
Why It Matters to Sociology
The book became a foundational work in the sociology of the information age. Its concept of the network society remains influential for understanding digital platforms, global finance, remote work, communication networks, and transnational organizations.