This biblioessay examines a wide range of recent literature to conside
r the impact and issues raised by new communications technologies. It
surveys the extent of the impact of new communications technologies, e
nthusiasm for and criticism of the information society concept, the ef
fects of television, and the impact of new communications technologies
on democracy and governance, work and employment, and education. Copy
right (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd