Cmiel, Kenneth
Promiscuous Knowledge: Information, Image, and Other Truth Games in History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226611853
- author:
- Cmiel, Kenneth
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Historiography, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The perfect search engine is often likened to the mind of God. However, in reality, it traffics in diverse information such as news, maps, weather, and images without discernment. This book provides a comprehensive history of the information age from its origins up to the present day, focusing on how we think about fact, image, and knowledge. The authors explore three key periods: late 19th century, 1925-1945, and 1975-2000, examining how claims of truth are complicated when they reach a wider audience. They also consider the current debates surrounding the reliability of facts in a digital age. A hybrid work from two innovative thinkers, Promiscuous Knowledge offers insights into the internet and our visual culture. By tracing the evolution of information and knowledge, this book sheds light on the complexities of truth in today's world.
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