The book explores the historical development and impact of information and control systems in response to the rapid industrialization and technological advancements of the 19th and 20th centuries. It argues that the proliferation of complex, large-scale production and distribution systems necessitated new forms of control to manage the flow of information and materials. This "control revolution" is seen as a critical factor in the evolution of modern society, influencing everything from business practices to social structures, and laying the groundwork for the information age.
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