New Media, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory after Postmodernism
Author | : R. Samuels |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2009-12-07 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230104181 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230104185 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis New Media, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory after Postmodernism by : R. Samuels
Download or read book New Media, Cultural Studies, and Critical Theory after Postmodernism written by R. Samuels and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-12-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that we have moved into a new cultural period, automodernity, which represents a social, psychological, and technological reaction to postmodernity. In fact, by showing how individual autonomy is now being generated through technological and cultural automation, Samuels posits that we must rethink modernity and postmodernity.