A Political Theory of Post-Truth Hardback
by Ignas Kalpokas
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This book combines political theory with media and communications studies in order to formulate a theory of post-truth, concentrating on the latter’s preconditions, context, and functions in today’s societies.
Contrary to the prevalent view of post-truth as primarily manipulative, it is argued that post-truth is, instead, a collusion in which audiences willingly engage with aspirational narratives co-created with the communicators.
Meanwhile, the broader meta-framework for post-truth is provided by mediatisation—increasing subjection of a variety of social spheres to media logic and the primacy of media in everyday human activities.
Ultimately, post-truth is governed by collective efforts to maximise the pleasure of encountering the world and attempts to set hegemonic benchmarks for such pleasure.
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- Pages:135 pages, X, 135 p.
- Publisher:Birkhauser Verlag AG
- Publication Date:28/08/2018
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- ISBN:9783319977126
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:135 pages, X, 135 p.
- Publisher:Birkhauser Verlag AG
- Publication Date:28/08/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9783319977126