This work explores our understanding of the nature of time, paying particular attention to time in relation to modernity. The development of industrialism, the author points out, was based upon a linear and abstract conception of time. Today, that form of production, and the social institutions associated with it, are surplanted by flexible specialization and just-in-time production systems. New information and communication technologies have made a fundamental impact here. But what does all this mean for temporal regimes? ...
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This work explores our understanding of the nature of time, paying particular attention to time in relation to modernity. The development of industrialism, the author points out, was based upon a linear and abstract conception of time. Today, that form of production, and the social institutions associated with it, are surplanted by flexible specialization and just-in-time production systems. New information and communication technologies have made a fundamental impact here. But what does all this mean for temporal regimes? How can we understand the transformations of time and space involved in the bewildering variety of options on offer in a postmodern world? The author provides an analysis of the temporal implications of modern communications. She considers the implications of world-wide simultaneous experience, made possible by satellite technologies, and considers the reorganization of time involved in the continuous technological innovation which marks this era.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780745608921.
