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Exploring the interplay between social necessity and technological advancement, the book examines how new media forms, such as the telegraph, telephone, and virtual reality, emerge in society. The author challenges the notion of a contemporary 'information revolution' by highlighting that technological innovations are often introduced only when their disruptive effects can be managed. This critical analysis offers insights into the social implications of media technology, making it a vital resource for understanding the historical context of technological change.
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Media Technology and Society, Brian Winston
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Media Technology and Society
- Subtitle
- A History From the Printing Press to the Superhighway
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brian Winston
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9780415142304
- Category
- History
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between social necessity and technological advancement, the book examines how new media forms, such as the telegraph, telephone, and virtual reality, emerge in society. The author challenges the notion of a contemporary 'information revolution' by highlighting that technological innovations are often introduced only when their disruptive effects can be managed. This critical analysis offers insights into the social implications of media technology, making it a vital resource for understanding the historical context of technological change.