Fuchs, Christian, 1976-
Marxist humanism and communication theory communication and society / Christian Fuchs. - 1 online resource illustrations (black and white).
This book outlines and contributes to the foundations of Marxist-humanist communication theory. It analyses the role of communication in capitalist society. Engaging with the works of critical thinkers such as Erich Fromm, E. P. Thompson, Raymond Williams, Henri Lefebvre, Georg Lukcs, Lucien Goldmann, Gnther Anders, M. N. Roy, Angela Davis, C. L. R. James, Rosa Luxemburg, Eve Mitchell, and Cedric J. Robinson, the book provides readings of works that inform our understanding of how to critically theorise communication in society. The topics covered include the relationship of capitalism, racism, and patriarchy; communication and alienation; the base/superstructure-problem; the question of how one should best define communication; the political economy of communication; ideology critique; the connection of communication and struggles for alternatives. Written for a broad audience of students and scholars interested in contemporary critical theory, this book will be useful for courses in media and communication studies, cultural studies, Internet research, sociology, philosophy, political science, and economics. This is the first of five Communication and Society volumes, each one outlining a particular aspect of the foundations of a critical theory of communication in society.
9781000345513 1000345513 9781003142959 1003142958 9781000345537 100034553X 9781000345520 1000345521
Socialism and culture.
Communication--Social aspects.
Mass media--Social aspects.
PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies
HX523
302.201
Marxist humanism and communication theory communication and society / Christian Fuchs. - 1 online resource illustrations (black and white).
This book outlines and contributes to the foundations of Marxist-humanist communication theory. It analyses the role of communication in capitalist society. Engaging with the works of critical thinkers such as Erich Fromm, E. P. Thompson, Raymond Williams, Henri Lefebvre, Georg Lukcs, Lucien Goldmann, Gnther Anders, M. N. Roy, Angela Davis, C. L. R. James, Rosa Luxemburg, Eve Mitchell, and Cedric J. Robinson, the book provides readings of works that inform our understanding of how to critically theorise communication in society. The topics covered include the relationship of capitalism, racism, and patriarchy; communication and alienation; the base/superstructure-problem; the question of how one should best define communication; the political economy of communication; ideology critique; the connection of communication and struggles for alternatives. Written for a broad audience of students and scholars interested in contemporary critical theory, this book will be useful for courses in media and communication studies, cultural studies, Internet research, sociology, philosophy, political science, and economics. This is the first of five Communication and Society volumes, each one outlining a particular aspect of the foundations of a critical theory of communication in society.
9781000345513 1000345513 9781003142959 1003142958 9781000345537 100034553X 9781000345520 1000345521
Socialism and culture.
Communication--Social aspects.
Mass media--Social aspects.
PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies
HX523
302.201