Technology and social theory / Steve Mathewman.
| Author/creator | Matthewman, Steve |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. |
| Description | xiii, 206 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Technology & social theory |
| Series | Traditions in social theory Themes in social theory Themes in social theory. ^A1104234 Traditions in social theory. ^A492718 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Theorising technology -- Marx, modernity and the machine -- Constructing the modern: human-built world -- The politics of artefacts -- The social construction of technology -- The socio-technical construction of society: actor-network -- Theory left to our own devices: subjective machines -- Objective life: things and social theory -- Conclusion: we have always been posthuman. |
| Abstract | "Technology is not a new development; the novelty lies in its total domination of our social lives. This book uses social theory to make sense of the growing role of technology in our lives at home, at work or at leisure. Drawing on the latest empirical work, it gives a clear sociological analysis of technology for all social science students."--Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011275317 |
| ISBN | 9780230577572 |
| ISBN | 0230577571 |
| ISBN | 9780230577565 |
| ISBN | 0230577563 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM846 .M28 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |