Conclusion: Against the Flow …

Abstract

This book was written and researched during a period when there was an explosion of interest in ICT. This occurred at the stage when the internet especially was rapidly growing and becoming an increasing part of the world of work for many and was also being introduced into a significant number of homes in Britain. At this stage, all sorts of claims were being made around the transformation of social relationships, work and play as this medium of communication became increasingly utilised in different social settings.