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On the 50th Anniversary of Understanding Media.
- Source :
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Journal of Visual Culture . Apr2014, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p33-35. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article discusses the history of the book "Understanding Media" by Marshall McLuhan, focusing on its influences, publication, and critical reception. It notes that the book, released in 1964, developed from McLuhan's "Report on Project in Understanding New Media" and changed as media did. The legacy of the book is also examined it terms of its effects on media studies.
- Subjects :
- *HISTORY of mass media
*MEDIA studies
*LITERARY criticism
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14704129
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Visual Culture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94857116
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1470412913509592