ISBN:
9780262283137
,
0262283131
,
0585069336
,
9780585069333
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xvii, 294 pages)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Digital capitalism
DDC:
303.4833
Keywords:
Electronic commerce Social aspects
;
Internet Social aspects
;
Telecommunication History
;
Société informatisée
;
Commerce électronique Aspect social
;
Intégration économique internationale
;
Autoroutes électroniques
;
Internet Aspect social
;
Télécommunications Histoire
;
Information society
;
International economic integration
;
Information superhighway
;
Electronic commerce Social aspects
;
Internet Social aspects
;
Telecommunication History
;
Information superhighway
;
Internet Social aspects
;
Telecommunication History
;
International economic integration
;
Information society
;
Electronic commerce Social aspects
;
Digital communications Economic aspects
;
COMPUTERS ; Information Technology
;
Electronic commerce ; Social aspects
;
Information society
;
Information superhighway
;
International economic integration
;
Internet ; Social aspects
;
Telecommunication
;
Internet
;
Informatiemaatschappij
;
E-commerce
;
Politieke aspecten
;
History
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books History
Abstract:
Schiller traces the transformation of the Internet from government, military, and educational tool to agent of "digital capitalism" through three critically important and interlinked realms.The networks that comprise cyberspace were originally created at the behest of government agencies, military contractors, and allied educational institutions. Over the past generation or so, however, a growing number of these networks began to serve primarily corporate users. Under the sway of an expansionary market logic, the Internet began a political-economic transition toward what Dan Schiller calls "digital capitalism."Schiller traces these metamorphoses through three critically important and interlinked realms. Parts I and II deal with the overwhelmingly "neoliberal" or market-driven policies that influence and govern the telecommunications system and their empowerment of transnational corporations while at the same time exacerbating exisiting social inequalities. Part III shows how cyberspace offers uniquely supple instruments with which to cultivate and deepen consumerism on a transnational scale, especially among privileged groups. Finally, Part IV shows how digital capitalism has already overtaken education, placing it at the mercy of a proprietary market logic
Abstract:
The Neoliberal Networking Drive Originates in the United States --Going Global: The Neoliberal Project in Transnational Telecommunications --Brought to You by --Networking the Higher-Learning Industry.
Description / Table of Contents:
The Neoliberal Networking Drive Originates in the United StatesGoing Global: The Neoliberal Project in Transnational TelecommunicationsBrought to You byNetworking the Higher-Learning Industry.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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