Nicholas Gane is Reader in Sociology at the University of York and author of Max Weber and Postmodern Theory and The Future of Social Theory. David Beer is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of York.

'An outstanding text on the cutting-edge 'key concepts' that help us to understand and analyze the so-called 'new media'. Clear, accessible and succinct, the book will be very valuable for students in media, communications, and cultural theory.'Thomas M. Kemple, University of British Columbia

• Contents Introduction 1. Information 2. Network 3. Interface 4. Interactivity 5. Archive 6. Simulation Conclusion Questions Guide to Further Reading Index

Nicholas Gane is Reader in Sociology at the University of York and author of Max Weber and Postmodern Theory and The Future of Social Theory. David Beer is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of York.

'An outstanding text on the cutting-edge 'key concepts' that help us to understand and analyze the so-called 'new media'. Clear, accessible and succinct, the book will be very valuable for students in media, communications, and cultural theory.'Thomas M. Kemple, University of British Columbia

• Contents Introduction 1. Information 2. Network 3. Interface 4. Interactivity 5. Archive 6. Simulation Conclusion Questions Guide to Further Reading Index