Technoculture and Critical Theory

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Technoculture and Critical Theory

In the Service of the Machine?

Cultural studies Sociology

Author: Simon Cooper

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Collection: Routledge Studies in Science, Technology and Society

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 29th August 2003

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 243 Kb

ISBN: 9781134506903


Overview

The author explores the work of major thinkers and cultural movements that have grappled with the complex relationship between technology, politics and culture. Subjects such as the Internet, cloning, warfare, fascism and Virtual Reality are placed within a broad theoretical context which explores how humanity might, through technology, establish a more ethical relationship with the world.

Philosophical and Cultural Context

Examining the philosophy of writers such as Heidegger, Benjamin, Lyotard, Virilio, and Zizek, and cultural movements such as Italian Futurism, this book marks a timely intervention in critical theory debates.

Intended Audience

The broad scope of the book will be of vital interest to those in the fields of philosophy, critical theory, cultural studies, politics and communications.

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