On Critical Postmedia and Korea

Philosophy, Technology, Literature

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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On Critical Postmedia and Korea: Philosophy, Technology, Literature was curated for the simple reason that a shift has taken place in orientation towards the future. Not long ago, the West looked to Japan as charting a path to a new form of society, with a unique dynamic of media, economics, technology, culture, and politics. Yet, across the Sea of Japan, a phase change has occurred since the bursting of the economic bubble on the Japanese archipelago. Now, we look to South Korea for a new vision of the future and a fresh perspective on media and technology. A new era beckons—a Korean era! Therefore, it’s imperative to understand this gleaming model of hyper-accelerant advanced industrial capitalism and its soft and hard power effects. This collection thus embraces South Korea’s transformation, positioning it as a key architect of future societies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-08-08
Mått161 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt413 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor162
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
MedarbetareJay Hetrick
ISBN9781666945447

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