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The Fragility of Modern Societies: Knowledge and Risk in the Information Age Nico Stehr
The Fragility of Modern Societies: Knowledge and Risk in the Information Age
Nico Stehr
This book argues that knowledge is now central to the modern economy and its productive processes. It is also essential for social relations, social cohesion and conflict resolution.
240 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | June 25, 2001 |
| ISBN13 | 9780761953487 |
| Publishers | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 13 mm · 498 g |
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