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Crisis in the global mediasphere Desire, displeasure and cultural transformation /

Crisis in the Global Mediasphere examines the evolution of contemporary global crises as an effect of mediation and cultural change. The book argues that a crisis consciousness has emerged through the interaction of crisis conditions and a more expansive human desire for pleasure.

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Main Authors: Lewis, Jeff
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Mass media > Social aspects
Mass media and culture
Crises > Psychological aspects
Media Studies
Cultural studies
Communication studies
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230297708
Summary: Crisis in the Global Mediasphere examines the evolution of contemporary global crises as an effect of mediation and cultural change. The book argues that a crisis consciousness has emerged through the interaction of crisis conditions and a more expansive human desire for pleasure.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230247420, 2010.
Carrier Form: 256 p. : 9 b&w, ill., 3.
ISBN: 9780230247420
9780230297708 :
0230297706 :
CLC: G206.3
Contents: List of Illustrations Introduction Imagining the End: Crisis Culture and the Pleasure Economy Grand Fraud: New Capitalism, Financial Crisis and the Economy of Pleasure Reckless Desire: Love, Sexuality and Infinite Bliss Global Inequalities: Changing World Conditions The Shadow and the Fawn: Sustainable Nature and Collapsing Ecologies Fear and Trembling: The Vicissitudes of Global Terror Conclusion: Visions of the Beginning Index.

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