Mosco, V
Digital Sublime: Myth, Power and Cyberspace
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262633291
- author:
- Mosco, V
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science: general issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Digital Sublime Myth, Power, and Cyberspace by Vincent Mosco explores the myths surrounding digital technology and its impact on society. Mosco examines how these myths are constructed and why they hold such power over our perceptions of the digital world. By situating cyberspace within the context of cultural and historical narratives, Mosco sheds new light on the complex relationships between technology, culture, and politics. This thought-provoking analysis takes readers to the heart of the digital age, where the myths of cyberspace are revealed in all their complexity. From the telephone to the World Trade Center, Mosco's insightful examination reveals how similar mythic pronouncements have accompanied past technological advances. The result is a nuanced understanding of the digital world and its place within our cultural landscape.