Powermatics
A Discursive Critique of New Communications Technology
1st Edition
Published on 29. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-138-95947-7 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1987. This critical work is an exploration of new communications technology in its social context, as a social discourse determined by other forms of inter-play. The author refers to Weber, Innis, Habermas and Foucault to develop her argument.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-95947-7 (9781138959477)
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Person
Marike Finlay - de Monchy
Content
Introduction 1. Procedures of Discourses on New Communications Technology: The Episteme 2. New Communications Technology as Discourse: Techne 3. Powermatics: Focusing in on Power and Social Control 4. Alternative Procedures of Discourse: Epistemologies of Technology. Conclusion: Discursive Critique: Socio-epistemological Foundations for an Alternative Approach to Communication and Technology