The Virilio Dictionary
Published on 13. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-0-7486-4683-8 (ISBN)
Description
In Virilio's writings, meanings and interpretations are often difficult and ambiguous. Now, this dictionary explains every major Virilian subject and idea, showing how each functions within his philosophy. Among the concepts are entries on Accident, Body, Cinema, Dromology, and Eugenics, together with Virilian ideas at the forefront of his pioneering thinking in cultural and social theory such as Foreclosure, Grey Ecology, Polar Inertia, Logistics of Perception and the Overexposed City.
Reviews / Votes
Paul Virilio is one of the most provocative and original thinkers of the contemporary era, and The Virilio Dictionary, expertly edited and introduced by John Armitage, provides a splendid over-view and presentation of the key concepts and ideas proliferating in Virilio's diverse and multifaceted works. The entries are clear and engaging, and provide an excellent access to one of the key thinkers of our time. * Douglas Kellner, George F. Kneller Chair in the Philosophy of Education, UCLA * Finally all the facets of Paul Virilio's visionary work expertly analysed and summarised in one book. A truly amazing project which reads like science-fiction in the present tense. * Sylvere Lotringer, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, Founder, Semiotext(e) *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-4683-8 (9780748646838)
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Person
John Armitage is Emeritus Professor of Media Arts at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. John's research interests include luxury and visual culture, new media art, continental philosophy, and the critical theory of technology. He is the author of Luxury and Visual Culture (2020) and Luxury Philosophy (2025).
Content
Acknowledgements; Introduction, John Armitage; Entries A-Z; Bibliography; Notes on Contributors.