Network Society
From Cyborg Anthropology
Definition
The network society is facilitated by the existence of interconnected systems with the ability to exchange data. This is further supported by sophisticated technology that enables communication and information management within a wide variety of contexts. The development of networks as the dominant form of human organisation has lead to increasing numbers of social entities being organized around the network form (Barney, 2004, p.27), such as political, economic and educational institutions.
Barney, D. (2004) The Network Society, Great Britain: Polity Press. ISBN 0745626688
