{"product_id":"philosophy-of-media-a-short-history-of-ideas-and-innovations-from-socrates-to-social-media-9781138908338","title":"Philosophy of Media: A Short History of Ideas and Innovations from Socrates to Social Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the late-1980s the rise of the Internet and the emergence of the Networked Society have led to a rapid and profound transformation of everyday life. Underpinning this revolution is the computer - a media technology that is capable of not only transforming itself, but almost every other machine and media process that humans have used throughout history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Media\u003c\/i\u003e, Hassan and Sutherland explore the philosophical and technological trajectory of media from Classical Greece until today, casting a new and revealing light upon the global media condition. Key topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe mediation of politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe question of objectivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eautomata and the metaphor of the machine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eanalogue and digital\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etechnological determinism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaid out in a clear and engaging format, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Media\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the origins of the network society. It is essential reading for students of philosophy, media theory, politics, history and communication studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Hassan,Thomas Sutherland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138908338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Hassan \u003c\/strong\u003eis Associate Professor and Head of the Media and Communications programme in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne, Australia.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Sutherland \u003c\/strong\u003erecently completed his PhD in the Media and Communications programme at the University of Melbourne, Australia where he also currently lectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45153448820851,"sku":"9781138908338","price":100.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_f4b85f9a-0c0d-488d-af80-438f54377709.jpg?v=1783106880","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/philosophy-of-media-a-short-history-of-ideas-and-innovations-from-socrates-to-social-media-9781138908338","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}