EDRD 3160 Study Guide - Final Guide: Network Society, Hypertext, Cultural Capital

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Environmental Design and Rural Development
• Course: EDRD 3160
• Professor: Helen Hambly

Document Summary

A network theory of power manuel castells. Networking power power of the actors and organizations included in the networks that constitute the core of the global network society over those who aren"t included in these networks; this form of power operates by exclusion/inclusion. In a world of networks, the ability to exercise control over others depends on two basic mechanisms: the ability to constitute networks and to program/reprogram the networks in terms of the goals assigned to the network. Holders of this power = programmers: ability to connect and ensure the cooperation of different networks by sharing common goals and combining resources while fending off competition from other networks by setting up strategic cooperation. Holders of this power = switchers: programmers and switchers are social actors, but not necessarily identified with one particular group or individual. In many instances, the power holders are networks themselves; humans organized around their projects and interests.