{"product_id":"9780745661261","title":"Heidegger and the Media","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTheory and Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHeidegger and the Media\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid J. Gunkel | Paul A. Taylor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Media Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe most significant philosopher of Being, Martin Heidegger has nevertheless largely been ignored within communications studies. This book sets the record straight by demonstrating the profound implications of his unique philosophical project for our understanding of today’s mediascape. The full range of Heidegger’s writing from Being and Time to his later essays is drawn upon. \u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e \u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e Topics covered include:\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e - an analysis of Heidegger's theory of language and its relevance to communications studies\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e - a critical interpretation of mass media and digital culture that draws upon Heidegger's key concept of Dasein\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e - a discussion of mediated being and its objectifying tendencies\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e - an assessment of Heidegger's legacy for future developments in media theory\u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e \u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e Clear explanations and accessible commentary are used to guide the reader through the work of a thinker whose notorious reputation belies the highly topical nature of his key insights. \u003cbr style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003e In a world full of digital networks and new social media, but little critical insight, Heidegger and the Mediashows how a true understanding of the media requires familiarity with Heidegger’s unique brand of thinking.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  David Gunkel is professor of communication at Northern Illinois University. He is the managing editor of the ‘International Journal of Zizek Studies'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paul A. Taylor is associate professor in the Institute of Communication Studies at the University of Leeds.His previous publications include \u003ci\u003eZizek and the Media\u003c\/i\u003e (Polity, 2011). He is the General Editor of the 'International Journal of Zizek Studies' and Editorial Board Member of the 'International Journal of Baudrillard Studies', 'Fast Capitalism' and the 'International Journal of Badiou Studies'.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 July 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745661261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314798325900,"sku":"9780745661261","price":18.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745661261_970eafd5-9be5-4f17-961c-d37d71d6362d.jpg?v=1780146700","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780745661261","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}