Yves Citton is a professor of 18th-century French literature at the University of Grenoble-3. His work delves into the intricate connections between liberty, knowledge, and social structures, often drawing from philosophical and literary traditions to illuminate contemporary issues. His approach is characterized by a deep understanding of historical discourses and their resonance in the modern world.
Information overload, the shallows, weapons of mass distraction, the googlization of minds: countless commentators condemn the flood of images and information that dooms us to a pathological attention deficit.
Exploring the transformative nature of narratives, this book examines how stories influence our perceptions and realities. It argues that the emotional impact of storytelling can be harnessed to support politically progressive movements, providing insights into the connections between narrative, identity, and societal change. Through analysis and examples, it highlights the potential of stories to inspire action and reshape cultural landscapes.
We think that we live in democracies: in fact, we live in mediarchies. In this major book, Yves Citton maps out the new regime of experience, media and power that he designates by the term 'mediarchy'. This comprehensive and far- reaching book examines the multiple complex ways that the media shape our social, political and personal lives today--