Media and the Power of Knowledge

Written by a highly regarded academic, Media and the Power of Knowledge places media at the heart of social theory by showcasing its influence in the major transformations of the modern world from the printing press to the computer.

This book places media at the heart of social theory by showcasing its influence in the major transformations of the modern world from the printing press to the computer. Written by a highly regarded academic, it will be key reading for students of sociology and media theory.

Auteur
Steve Fuller is Professor of Sociology at Warwick University, UK. He has written extensively on politics and social theory and the sociology of science. His many books include Kuhn vs Popper, which was named book of the month (Feb 2005) by Popular Science; The Intellectual was named a book of the year by the New Statesman for 2005; and Dissent over Descent was named book of the week by Times Higher Education in July 2008. He has spoken in 30 countries, often keynoting professional academic conferences, and has been a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts since 1995. His writings have been translated into over twenty languages.

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This book places media at the heart of social theory by showcasing its influence in the major transformations of the modern world from the printing press to the computer. Written by a highly regarded academic, it will be key reading for students of sociology and media theory.

Contenu

Introduction: Living Under the Sign of Mcluhan Part I: Media as Collected Force Media as a Driver of Intellectual History Media as Corporate Power Media as Social Knowledge - From Public Opinion to Public Relations Part Two: Media as a Form of Individual Life The Original Media Career - The Critic The Advertiser The Muckraker The Pundit The Broadcaster Media and the Future of Life What Does the Evolution of the Media Say About Us?