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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458320803321

Autore

Harris Jan Ll. <1969->

Titolo

Digital matters [[electronic resource] ] : theory and culture of the matrix / / Jan Ll. Harris and Paul A. Taylor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y., : Routledge, 2005

ISBN

1-134-52910-4

1-281-15779-1

9786611157791

0-203-08648-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

TaylorPaul A. <1967->

Disciplina

302.23

Soggetti

Mass media - Technological innovations

Digital media - Philosophy

Digital communications - Philosophy

Mass media and culture

Mass media - Social aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Theorizing the im/material matrix : technics triumphant -- pt. 2. Living in the digital matrix : the cultural perspective.

Sommario/riassunto

Analyzing the complex interaction between the material and immaterial aspects of new digital technologies, this book draws upon a mix of theoretical approaches (including sociology, media theory, cultural studies and technological philosophy), to suggest that the 'Matrix' of science fiction and Hollywood is simply an extreme example of how contemporary technological society enframes and conditions its citizens. Arranged in two parts, the book covers:theorizing the Im/Material Matrixliving in the Digital Matrix.Providing a novel perspective on