Thompson, John B.
Media and Modernity: A Social Theory of the Media
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745610054
- author:
- Thompson, John B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 328
- Genre:
- Media studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Media and Modernity: A Social Theory of the Media by John Brookshire Thompson This influential work explores the role of communication media in shaping modern societies. From the advent of printing to the expansion of global communication networks, Thompson examines how new forms of communication have transformed social life. He argues that the development of communication media has created new forms of action and interaction, no longer linked to a shared physical space. This transformation has far-reaching consequences, impacting various aspects of our lives, including personal experience, power dynamics, and visibility in public domains. Thompson's distinctive social theory offers insights into the complex relationships between communication media, social life, and power structures.
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