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Explore the profound insights of Jürgen Habermas in 'Habermas and the Media', a groundbreaking book that delves into the pivotal concepts of media, communication, and democracy. As one of the most influential social theorists of the twentieth century, Habermas's work remains relevant in today’s digital age. This book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018, serves as a comprehensive introduction to his core ideas: the public sphere, communicative action, and deliberative democracy. Key to understanding our modern communication landscape, 'Habermas and the Media' critically examines how these theories apply to contemporary media practices, offering readers a fresh perspective on political communication and democratic discourse. The accessible language and original insights make it an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of media and society. With 200 pages of thought-provoking content, this brand new edition is a must-have for those seeking to navigate the complexities of today's media environment. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745651347
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
JĂĽrgen Habermas is arguably the most influential social theorist and philosopher of the twentieth century, and his imprint on media and communication studies extends well into the twenty-first. This book lucidly unpacks Habermas™s sophisticated contributions to the study of media, centering on the three core concepts for which his work is best known: the public sphere, communicative action, and deliberative democracy. Habermas and the Media offers an accessible introduction, as well as a critical investigation of how Habermas™s thinking can help us to understand and assess our contemporary communication environment “ and where his framework needs revision and extension. Full of original and sometimes surprising insights, this book is essential reading for scholars and students of media, political communication, and democracy, as well as anyone seeking guidance through Habermas™s rich world of thought.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745651347
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
JĂĽrgen Habermas is arguably the most influential social theorist and philosopher of the twentieth century, and his imprint on media and communication studies extends well into the twenty-first. This book lucidly unpacks Habermas™s sophisticated contributions to the study of media, centering on the three core concepts for which his work is best known: the public sphere, communicative action, and deliberative democracy. Habermas and the Media offers an accessible introduction, as well as a critical investigation of how Habermas™s thinking can help us to understand and assess our contemporary communication environment “ and where his framework needs revision and extension. Full of original and sometimes surprising insights, this book is essential reading for scholars and students of media, political communication, and democracy, as well as anyone seeking guidance through Habermas™s rich world of thought.