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Life after New Media: Mediation as a Vital Process (Mit Press),Used
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An argument for a shift in understanding new mediafrom a fascination with devices to an examination of the complex processes of mediation.In Life after New Media, Sarah Kember and Joanna Zylinska make a case for a significant shift in our understanding of new media. They argue that we should move beyond our fascination with objectscomputers, smart phones, iPods, Kindlesto an examination of the interlocking technical, social, and biological processes of mediation. Doing so, they say, reveals that life itself can be understood as mediatedsubject to the same processes of reproduction, transformation, flattening, and patenting undergone by other media forms.By Kember and Zylinska's account, the dispersal of media and technology into our biological and social lives intensifies our entanglement with nonhuman entities. Mediationallencompassing and indivisiblebecomes for them a key trope for understanding our being in the technological world. Drawing on the work of Bergson and Derrida while displaying a rigorous playfulness toward philosophy, Kember and Zylinska examine the multiple flows of mediation. Importantly, they also consider the ethical necessity of making a cut to any media processes in order to contain them. Considering topics that range from mediaenacted cosmic events to the intelligent home, they propose a new way of doing media studies that is simultaneously critical and creative, and that performs an encounter between theory and practice.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life after New Media'? A: 'Life after New Media' explores the transition from a focus on new media devices to understanding the processes of mediation that shape our lives, emphasizing the interconnectedness of technology, society, and biology.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Sarah Kember and Joanna Zylinska.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Life after New Media'? A: 'Life after New Media' was published on December 5, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Life after New Media' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in media studies? A: While the book delves into complex themes, it is structured to be accessible, making it suitable for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge in media studies.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include media-enacted cosmic events, the intelligent home, and the ethical implications of media processes.
- Q: Does the book include philosophical references? A: Yes, it draws on the works of philosophers such as Bergson and Derrida to discuss mediation.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach to media studies? A: It proposes a blend of critical and creative methods in media studies, encouraging readers to engage with both theory and practice.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Life after New Media' is in new condition.