Jaeho Kang

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Walter Benjamin and the Media: The Spectacle of ModernityPaperback, 21 July 2014

Walter Benjamin and the Media: The Spectacle of Modernity
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Part of Series
Theory and Media
Print Length
196 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Polity Press
Date Published
21 Jul 2014
ISBN-10
0745645216
ISBN-13
9780745645216

Description

Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), one of the most original and perceptive thinkers of the twentieth century, offered a unique insight into the profound impact of the media on modern society. Jaeho Kang's book offers a lucid introduction to Benjamin's theory of the media and its continuing relevance today.

The book provides a systematic and close reading of Benjamin's critical and provocative writings on the intersection between media - from print to electronic - and modern experience, with reference to the information industry, the urban spectacle, and the aesthetic politics. Bringing Benjamin's thought into a critical constellation with contemporary media theorists such as Marshall McLuhan and Jean Baudrillard, the book helps students understand the implications of Benjamin's work for media studies today and how they can apply his distinctive ideas to contemporary media culture.

Kang's book leads to a fresh appreciation of Benjamin's work and new insight into critical theoretical approaches to media. The book will be of particular interest to students and researchers not only in media and communication studies but also in cultural studies, film studies and social theory, who are seeking a readable overview of Benjamin's rich yet complex writings.

Product Details

Author:
Jaeho Kang
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
21 July 2014
Dimensions:
20.83 x 13.97 x 2.29 cm
Genre:
Communication Studies
ISBN-10:
0745645216
ISBN-13:
9780745645216
Language:
English
Pages:
196
Publisher:
Weight:
340.19 gm

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