In this second volume of The Information Age trilogy, with
an extensive new preface following the recent global economic
crisis, Manuel Castells deals with the social, political, and
cultural dynamics associated with the technological transformation
of our societies and with the globalization of the economy.
* Extensive new preface examines how dramatic recent events have
transformed the socio-political landscape of our world
* Applies Castells' hypotheses to contemporary issues such
as Al Qaeda and global terrorist networks, American unilateralism
and the crisis of political legitimacy throughout the world
* A brilliant account of social, cultural, and political conflict
and struggle all over the world
* Analyzes the importance of cultural, religious, and national
identity as sources of meaning for people, and its implications for
social movement
* Throws new light on the dynamics of global and local
change
