The Death Of Distance - Cairncross, Frances

What will be the most significant economic factor to shape our future? Renowned Economist writer Frances Cairncross proclaims that it's the 'death of distance' caused by the communications revolution. This book suggests that the relationships between people will change radically within the next century, affecting our home and work lives, and the way we govern ourselves. Because the Internet removes all geographic boundaries, Cairncross asserts that people and businesses will relocate wherever they want, making it difficult for countries to enforce tax laws. Governments will be under extreme pressure to offer the best public services to attract businesses and individuals. Cairncross also predicts that people's reading and writing skills will improve because they'll have to communicate effectively using electronic means. Although Cairncross voices concerns over our inability to 'control' what goes over the Internet, she ultimately looks on the communications revolution as enabling a more liberal exchange of ideas. This perceptive book, written for a general rather than technical audience, adds yet another voice to the debate over the pros and cons of a technical society.

Hardcover. English. Texere Publishing. 1997. ISBN: 9780752812502. 288 pp. Good with dw. Book No: 55703