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Information Communication Technology and Social Transformation

This book argues that information communication technologies are not creating new forms of social structure, but rather altering long-standing institutions and amplifying existing trends of social change that have their origins in ancient times. Using a comparative historical perspective, it analyzes the applications of information communication technologies in relation to changes in norms and values, education institutions, the socialization of children, new forms of deviant and criminal behaviors, enhanced participation in religious activities, patterns of knowledge creation and use, the expansion of consumerism, and changing experiences of distance and time.

Hugh F. Cline received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University in 1967. For 20 years, he served as Executive Research Director at Educational Testing Service. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. His research has focused on the use of information communication technologies in complex organizations.

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Information Communication Technology and Social Transformation
A Social and Historical Perspective
Hugh F. Cline

Information Communication Technology and Social Transformation

A Social and Historical Perspective

Hugh F. Cline

First published 2014
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The right of Hugh F. Cline to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cline, Hugh F.
Information communication technology and social transformation: a
social and historical perspective / by Hugh F. Cline.
pages cm. (Routledge studies in science, technology and society; 25)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Information technologySocial aspects. I. Title.
HM851.C586 2014
303.4833dc23
2013043925

ISBN13: 978-1-138-01680-4 (hbk)
ISBN13: 978-1-315-78067-2 (ebk)

Typeset in Sabon
by IBT Global.

To Hilary for her continuing support and love.

Contents

This book uses historical and sociological perspectives to examine social change in the context of the uses of contemporary information communication technologies (ICTs). It is intended to engage readers who are interested in a broad survey of how computers and networks are bringing about change in society. The book provides a historical context in which to consider the many ways that these technologies are influencing ongoing patterns of social change. In addition, this book will be useful as supplementary reading in undergraduate and post-baccalaureate courses in the social and behavioral sciences.

A website for this book will be established at the time of publication. As so many of the examples in the text refer to recent development and innovations, it will be prudent to maintain a website that will be updated on a monthly schedule to alert readers to news pertinent to the major themes of social change as influenced by ICTs.

The format and style in which this book is presented are not those usually followed in a scholarly book. Rather than using footnotes and citations of materials that are found in the mass media and the scientific literature, each chapter in the book has appended brief bibliographical notes that will identify the sources of the major materials covered in that chapter. In addition, mention of books, articles, and websites are included for those readers who might wish to pursue further some of the points discussed in the text.

This book has been prepared over a sixteen year period, and it is impossible to acknowledge my indebtedness to all the many people who have contributed to its completion. First, I would like to acknowledge the immense contributions of all the Teachers College students who since 1999 have participated in my course, Technology and Society. They have all been exposed to the intellectual content of this volume, and many have offered valuable suggestions for strengthening various drafts. In my judgment this interaction represents the most valuable aspects of the teaching and learning activities of higher education, and I thank all the students for their assistance.

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