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By Herbert S. Dordick and Georgette Wang

The Information Society: A Retrospective View offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and impact of information and communication technologies on our world. From the early days of the internet to the current era of social media and artificial intelligence, this book delves into the complex interplay between technology, society, and culture. Readers will gain valuable insights into how the information age has shaped our lives, transformed industries, and redefined the way we connect and communicate. Engaging and thought-provoking, this retrospective provides a compelling overview of the key developments that have defined the information society as we know it today.

London. Sage. 1993. 174p.

Edited by Deborah Padfield and Joanna M. Zakrzewska.

What is persistent pain? How do we communicate pain, not only in words but in visual images and gesture? How do we respond to the pain of another, and can we do it better? Can explaining how pain works help us handle it? This unique compilation of voices addresses these and bigger questions. Defined as having lasted over three months, persistent pain changes the brain and nervous system so pain no longer warns of danger: it seems to be a fault in the system. It is a major cause of disability globally, but it remains difficult to communicate, a problem both to those with pain and those who try to help. Language struggles to bridge the gap, and it raises ethical challenges in its management unlike those of other common conditions.

UCL Press. 2021. 405p.