"Communication is Power":Manuel Castells'Theory and Practice of Network Social Power
The emergence of the network society has induced profound changes in social structure,significantly impacting the existing state power and authority of social organizations.This shift continuously disrupts the power relations within society.Manuel Castells,through a sociological lens,elucidates the concept of power and the isomorphic relationship between power and communication in the network society.His in-depth study delves into the transformation and manifestation of this power,constructing a theory and practical paradigm of power within the network society.Castells'thorough exploration of the theory and practice of network social power holds reference value and practical significance for ongoing media transformation and governance in China.