"Kittler and the Medi"a offers students of media theory an introduction to Kittler's basic ideas. Following an introduction that situates Kittler's work against the tumultuous background of German 20th-century history (from the Second World War and the cultural upheaval of the late 1960s to reunification), the book provides succinct summaries of Kittler's early discourse-analytical work inspired by French post-structuralism, his media-related theorising and his most recent writings on cultural techniques and the notation systems of Ancient Greece.
This clear and engaging overview of a fascinating theorist will be welcomed by students and scholars alike of media, communication and cultural studies.
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"Kittler and the Medi"a offers students of media theory an introduction to Kittler's basic ideas. Following an introduction that situates Kittler's work against the tumultuous background of German 20th-century history (from the Second World War and the cultural upheaval of the late 1960s to reunification), the book provides succinct summaries of Kittler's early discourse-analytical work inspired by French post-structuralism, his media-related theorising and his most recent writings on cultural techniques and the notation systems of Ancient Greece.
This clear and engaging overview of a fascinating theorist will be welcomed by students and scholars alike of media, communication and cultural studies.
Imprint | Polity Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | December 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2011 |
Authors | G. Winthrop Young |
Dimensions | 214 x 162 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 200 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7456-4405-9 |
Barcode | 9780745644059 |
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LSN | 0-7456-4405-8 |