1st Edition
Worlding Identity, Media, and Imagination in a Digital Age
By David Trend
Copyright 2013
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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Worlding brings ideas about "virtual" places and societies together with perceptions about the "real" world in an era of mounting global uncertainty. As mass media and the Internet consume ever-increasing portions of our lives, are we becoming disengaged from face-to-face human interaction and real-world concerns? Or is the virtual world actually bringing people closer together and making them... Read more
Preface 1. Introduction 2. World Systems of Thought 3. Consuming Desires 4. Mapping Media 5. Destination America 6. Virtual Culture 7. The Mean World 8. Globalization Index About the Author
Biography
David Trend
“Trend’s examples are rich, from consumerism to popular television shows and amusement parks, and relatable to the lives of the intended audience, allowing his readers to understand the meaning of “worlding” not just as a concept but also as a phenomenon that they experience. The book’s research and focus are interdisciplinary, integrating sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, and media studies, to name a few…the book is also pertinent to science, technology, and society. Summing Up: Recommended.” —CHOICE
