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Love And Other Technologies: Retrofitting Eros For The Information Age
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Can Love Really Be Considered Another Form Of Technology?Dominic Pettman Says It Canalthough Not Before Carefully Redefining Technology As A Cultural Challenge To What We Mean By The Human In The Information Age. Using The Writings Of Such Important Thinkers As Giorgio Agamben, Jeanluc Nancy, And Bernard Stiegler As A Springboard, Pettman Explores The Techtonic Movements Of Contemporary Culture, Specifically In Relation To The Language Of Eros. Highly Ritualized Expressions Of Desirelove, In Other Wordsalways Reveal An Era'S Attitude Toward What It Means To Exist As A Self Among Others. For Pettman, The Articulation Of Love Is A Technique Of Belonging: A Way Of Responding To The Basic Plurality Of Everyone'S Identity, A Process That Becomes Increasingly Complex As The Forms Of Mediated Communication, From Cell Phone And Text Messaging To The Mass Media, Multiply And Mesh Together.Wresting The Idea Of Love From The Arthritic Hands Of Romanticism, Pettman Demonstrates The Ways In Which This Dynamic AssemblageThe Stirrings Of The SoulHave Always Been A Matter Of Tools, Devices, Prosthetics, And Media. Love Is, After All, Something We Make. And, Love, This Book Argues, Is Not Eternal, But External.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Love and Other Technologies'? A: The main theme of 'Love and Other Technologies' explores the concept of love as a form of technology, examining how contemporary culture and mediated communication influence our understanding of love and belonging.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Love and Other Technologies' is Dominic Pettman.
- Q: When was 'Love and Other Technologies' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Love and Other Technologies' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Love and Other Technologies' falls under the category of Love & Romance.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts discussed include the redefinition of technology, the relationship between love and identity, and the influence of modern communication on expressions of desire.
- Q: Is there any specific philosophical perspective presented in the book? A: Yes, the book draws on the writings of philosophers such as Giorgio Agamben, Jean-Luc Nancy, and Bernard Stiegler to explore its themes.