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Sociologist

Manuel Castells, born on February 9, 1942, is a renowned Spanish sociologist. His research focuses on information technology, globalization, and urban sociology. Castells' work has had a profound impact on understanding the social structures and changes of the modern era.

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Famous Manuel Castells Quotes

“Raum ist der Ausdruck der Gesellschaft.”

Book:The Rise of the Network Society

Source: The Rise of the Network Society

“the media are not the holders of power, but they constitute by and large the space where power is decided.”

Media Communication Media And Society

Book:Communication Power

Source: Communication Power

“The Internet is a communication medium that allows for the first time, the communication of many to many, in chosen time, on a global scale.”

Firsts Communication Internet First Time Scales Chosen Mediums

Author:Manuel Castells

“As for the employees, the payment in stock options revives, somewhat ironically, the old anarchist ideology of self-management of the company, as they are co-owners, co-producers, and co-managers of the firm.”

Self Company Management Producers Ideology Managers Firm Employee Owners Payment Anarchist Revive Self Management Stock Options

Book:The Internet Galaxy: Reflections on the Internet, Business, and Society

Source: The Internet Galaxy: Reflections on the Internet, Business, and Society

“Theories are just disposable tools in the production of knowledge”

Theory Tools Productions Disposable

Book:Communication Power

Source: Communication Power

“Power does not reside in institutions, not even the state or large corporations. It is located in the networks that structure society.”

Doe States Change Institutions Structure Corporations Collaboration Social Change

Author:Manuel Castells

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Born: February 9, 1942
Known for: Sociologist
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