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The information society

An examination of the meaning of "the information society." Topics discussed include the transformation from an agricultural society into an industrial society and then into an information society. Relevant issues including privacy, information overload, and the information poor are also discussed. Includes commentary by Walter Wriston, chairman of Citicorp; Henry Kissinger; Fritz Machleys and John Kenneth Galbraith, economists; Carol Bellamy, head of N.Y. City Council; and Daniel Yankelovich, pollster.

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  • "An examination of the meaning of "the information society." Topics discussed include the transformation from an agricultural society into an industrial society and then into an information society. Relevant issues including privacy, information overload, and the information poor are also discussed. Includes commentary by Walter Wriston, chairman of Citicorp; Henry Kissinger; Fritz Machleys and John Kenneth Galbraith, economists; Carol Bellamy, head of N.Y. City Council; and Daniel Yankelovich, pollster."@en
  • "Highlights the theme that information is power and explains that in an information society the difference between survival and defeat hinges on information."@en
  • "Outlines the development of the information age. Discusses its effects and ramifications for human society."@en
  • "Highlights the theme that information is power, and explains that in an information society the difference between survival and defeat hinges on information."@en
  • "Focuses on the changes that information and information technology have brought to the American way of life, and contends that information is a source of power. Also covers the issues and problems relating to privacy, information overload, and the information poor."@en

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  • "Documentary television programs"@en
  • "Nonfiction television programs"@en
  • "Television programs"@en

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  • "The information society"@en
  • "Information society (Television program)"@en
  • "The Information society"@en