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The author of the essay is discussing how the arrival of information society is affecting everyday life in Finland, which is one of the most advanced countries when it comes to embracing information society. The essay discusses how social space is changing and how the agency of actors is changing as a result of the arrival of information society. The author also discusses the political challenges that are likely to arise as a result of the arrival of information society.
Much has been written on the grand prospects for Information Society ; much less on what this might mean in everyday terms. So what do we find when we look at what is happening in a society, Finland, that is one of closest to an information society? Bringing together studies of everyday local practices in workplaces within information society, this book has a special focus on social space and the agency of actors. It includes both theoretical reviews and detailed qualitative research. It also highlights the political challenges of the information society, challenges which are likely to become subjects of international concern.
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