David J. Gunkel & Paul A. Taylor 
Heidegger and the Media 

The most significant philosopher of Being, Martin Heidegger has
nevertheless largely been ignored within communications studies.
This book sets the record straight by demonstrating the profound
implications of his unique philosophical project for our
understanding of today’s mediascape. The full range of
Heidegger’s writing from Being and Time to his
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– an analysis of Heidegger’s theory of language and its relevance
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– a critical interpretation of mass media and digital culture that
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– an assessment of Heidegger’s legacy for future developments in
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Clear explanations and accessible commentary are used to guide the
reader through the work of a thinker whose notorious reputation
belies the highly topical nature of his key insights. style=’text-align: left; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;’ />
In a world full of digital networks and new social media, but
little critical insight, Heidegger and the Mediashows how a
true understanding of the media requires familiarity with
Heidegger’s unique brand of thinking.

Зміст

Introduction

1 We Need to Talk About Media

2 Mediated Truth

3 In Media Res

4 The Dasign of Media Apps: The Questions Concerning New Technologies

Conclusion

Про автора

David Gunkel is professor of communication at Northern Illinois
University. He is the managing editor of the ‘International
Journal of Zizek Studies’.

Paul A. Taylor is associate professor in the Institute of
Communication Studies at the University of Leeds.His previous
publications include Zizek and the Media (Polity, 2011). He
is the General Editor of the ‘International Journal of Zizek
Studies’ and Editorial Board Member of the ‘International Journal
of Baudrillard Studies’, ‘Fast Capitalism’ and the ‘International
Journal of Badiou Studies’.