“Literacy, the visual technology, dissolved the tribal magic by means of its stress on fragmentation and specialization and created the individual.”
Quote by Marshall McLuhan
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Media Research: Technology, Art and Communication
This comprehensive text examines the role of technology in shaping media, the influence of art on communication, and the broader implications of these interactions for society. It covers a range of topics, including the historical development of media technology, the theoretical frameworks underpinning media research, and case studies illustrating the application of these concepts in real-world scenarios. more
Author
Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan was a renowned Canadian philosopher, communication theorist, and media theorist whose theories had a profound impact on modern media and communication technologies. His famous 'The Medium is the Message' theory, among others, has influenced the fields of advertising, film, television, and the internet. more
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