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Discover a profound examination of modern society with 'The Inglorious Years.' This insightful book by economist Daniel Cohen delves into the intricate relationship between populism, the collapse of the industrial order, and the emergence of a digital society governed by algorithms. In this BRAND NEW release (ISBN: 9780691206158), Cohen addresses the disillusionment felt by many as they navigate a world where technology promises liberation but often leaves individuals feeling marginalized.
Published by Princeton University Press in 2021, 'The Inglorious Years' traces the evolution of societal structures from the radical hopes of the 1960s protests to the contemporary struggles against right-wing populism. As the industrial society is replaced by a postindustrial landscape, Cohen argues that the digital economy presents a complex blend of optimism and disappointment. Readers will gain insights into how our lives, now defined by data manipulation, reflect deep-seated societal questions that resonate from ancient times to the present.
Join the conversation about our new interconnectivity and rediscover how to reclaim control over our lives amidst the chaos of modernity. This impactful book is available in trade binding and offers compelling insights into the future of our society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206158
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How populism is fueled by the demise of the industrial order and the emergence of a new digital society ruled by algorithms.
In the revolutionary excitement of the 1960s, young people around the world called for a radical shift away from the old industrial order, imagining a future of technological liberation and unfettered prosperity. Industrial society did collapse, and a digital economy has risen to take its place, yet many are left feeling marginalised and deprived of the possibility of a better life. The Inglorious Years explores the many ways we have been let down by the rising tide of technology, showing how our new interconnectivity is not fulfilling its promise.
In this revelatory book, economist Daniel Cohen describes how today's postindustrial society is transforming us all into sequences of data that can be manipulated by algorithms from anywhere on the planet. As yesterday's assembly line was replaced by working online, the leftist protests of the 1960s have given way to angry protests by the populist right. Cohen demonstrates how the digital economy creates the same mix of promises and disappointments as the old industrial order, and how it revives questions about society that are as relevant to us today as they were to the ancients.
Brilliant and provocative, The Inglorious Years discusses what the new digital society holds in store for us, and reveals how can we once again regain control of our lives.
Published by Princeton University Press in 2021, 'The Inglorious Years' traces the evolution of societal structures from the radical hopes of the 1960s protests to the contemporary struggles against right-wing populism. As the industrial society is replaced by a postindustrial landscape, Cohen argues that the digital economy presents a complex blend of optimism and disappointment. Readers will gain insights into how our lives, now defined by data manipulation, reflect deep-seated societal questions that resonate from ancient times to the present.
Join the conversation about our new interconnectivity and rediscover how to reclaim control over our lives amidst the chaos of modernity. This impactful book is available in trade binding and offers compelling insights into the future of our society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206158
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How populism is fueled by the demise of the industrial order and the emergence of a new digital society ruled by algorithms.
In the revolutionary excitement of the 1960s, young people around the world called for a radical shift away from the old industrial order, imagining a future of technological liberation and unfettered prosperity. Industrial society did collapse, and a digital economy has risen to take its place, yet many are left feeling marginalised and deprived of the possibility of a better life. The Inglorious Years explores the many ways we have been let down by the rising tide of technology, showing how our new interconnectivity is not fulfilling its promise.
In this revelatory book, economist Daniel Cohen describes how today's postindustrial society is transforming us all into sequences of data that can be manipulated by algorithms from anywhere on the planet. As yesterday's assembly line was replaced by working online, the leftist protests of the 1960s have given way to angry protests by the populist right. Cohen demonstrates how the digital economy creates the same mix of promises and disappointments as the old industrial order, and how it revives questions about society that are as relevant to us today as they were to the ancients.
Brilliant and provocative, The Inglorious Years discusses what the new digital society holds in store for us, and reveals how can we once again regain control of our lives.