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Medium, Messenger, Transmission

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: RecursionsPublisher: Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2015Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
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  • online resource
Other title:
  • An Approach to Media Philosophy
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: This rich study provides a comprehensive introduction to media philosophy while offering a new perspective on the concept and function of transmission media in all systems of exchange. Krämer uses the figure of the messenger as a key metaphor, examining a diverse range of transmission events, including the circulation of money, translation of languages, angelic visitations, spread of infectious diseases, and processes of transference and counter-transference that occur during psychoanalysis. 'An interesting read, with an incorporated overview of media theory. - Ana Peraica, Leonardo Reviews
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This rich study provides a comprehensive introduction to media philosophy while offering a new perspective on the concept and function of transmission media in all systems of exchange. Krämer uses the figure of the messenger as a key metaphor, examining a diverse range of transmission events, including the circulation of money, translation of languages, angelic visitations, spread of infectious diseases, and processes of transference and counter-transference that occur during psychoanalysis. 'An interesting read, with an incorporated overview of media theory. - Ana Peraica, Leonardo Reviews

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