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The Media and Modernity: A Social Theory of the Media,New
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What role have communication media played in the formation of modern societies? How should we understand the social impact of new forms of communication and information diffusion, from the advent of printing in fifteenthcentury Europe to the expansion of global communication networks today?In this major new work, Thompson addresses these and other questions by elaborating a distinctive social theory of communication media and their impact. He argues that the development of communication media has transformed the spatial and temporal constitution of social life, creating new forms of action and interaction which are no longer linked to the sharing of a common locale. The consequences of this transformation are farreaching and impinge on many aspects of our lives, from the most intimate aspects of personal experience and selfformation to the changing nature of power and visibility in the public domain.Combining breadth of vision with sensitivity to detail, this book situates the study of the media where it belongs: among a set of disciplines concerned with the emergence, development and structural characteristics of modern societies and their futures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Media and Modernity: A Social Theory of the Media'? A: The book focuses on the role of communication media in shaping modern societies, exploring how different forms of communication influence social impact and interaction.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John Thompson, who elaborates on a social theory regarding media and its effects on society.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Media and Modernity'? A: The book contains 322 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Media and Modernity' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1995.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described to be in good condition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the transformation of social life due to communication media, the emergence of new forms of interaction, and the impact on personal experiences and public visibility.
- Q: Is there any specific material mentioned for the book? A: No specific material is mentioned for this book.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What does the author argue about communication media? A: The author argues that communication media have fundamentally changed the spatial and temporal aspects of social life, affecting various dimensions of human interaction.