Speaking into the Air: A History of the Idea of Communication,Used

Speaking into the Air: A History of the Idea of Communication,Used

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Communication plays a vital and unique role in societyoften blamed for problems when it breaks down and at the same time heralded as a panacea for human relations. A sweeping history of communication, Speaking Into the Air illuminates our expectations of communication as both historically specific and a fundamental knot in Western thought.'This is a most interesting and thoughtprovoking book. . . . Peters maintains that communication is ultimately unthinkable apart from the task of establishing a kingdom in which people can live together peacefully. Given our condition as mortals, communication remains not primarily a problem of technology, but of power, ethics and art.' Antony Anderson, New Scientist'Guaranteed to alter your thinking about communication. . . . Original, erudite, and beautifully written, this book is a gem.' Kirkus Reviews'Peters writes to reclaim the notion of authenticity in a mediasaturated world. It's this ultimate concern that renders his book a brave, colorful exploration of the hydraheaded problems presented by a rapidfire popular culture.' Publishers WeeklyWhat we have here is a failuretocommunicate book. Funny thing is, it communicates beautifully. . . . Speaking Into the Air delivers what superb serious books always dohours of intellectual challenge as one absorbs the gradually unfolding vision of an erudite, creative author.' Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer

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