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Writings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Writings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Vilem Flusser
SeriesElectronic Mediations
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 149
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780816635658
ClassificationsDewey:193
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher University of Minnesota Press
Imprint University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date 15 October 2004
Publication Country United States

Description

A number of essays gathered here introduce and elaborate Flusser's theory of communication. While taking dystopian, posthuman visions of communication technologies into account, Flusser celebrates their liberatory and humanizing aspects. Other essays present Flusser's thoughts on the future of writing, the revolutionary nature of photography, and his unconventional concept of posthistory. Taken together, these essays confirm Flusser's importance and prescience within contemporary philosophy.

Reviews

"This collection is a must-read introduction into the connected and networked world of one of the most original and prophetic thinkers of the past century."