On the Public

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political
Cover of the book On the Public by Alastair Hannay, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alastair Hannay ISBN: 9781134336319
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 5, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Alastair Hannay
ISBN: 9781134336319
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 5, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The media often talk about public opinion, the 'American' or 'British' public, or the movie-going public. A public can hold an opinion and be divided. What is the public and where did it come from? Is there one public or many? Is the very idea of the public a myth?

In this fascinating book, Alastair Hannay explores these questions and unpacks a much talked about but little understood phenomenon. He begins by tracing the origins of the public back to ancient Rome, before arguing that the idea of a public sphere is closely linked to the birth of democracy in the eighteenth century. He also reflects on the Enlightenment and the origins of public opinion, as well as considering the role of the media in creating and manipulating the public, and asks whether the very idea of the public might be uprooted and undermined by the Internet and global technology.

Engaging and controversial in equal measure, On the Public also draws on famous thinkers who have written about the public, such as Kierkegaard, Hannah Arendt, John Dewey and Jürgen Habermas.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The media often talk about public opinion, the 'American' or 'British' public, or the movie-going public. A public can hold an opinion and be divided. What is the public and where did it come from? Is there one public or many? Is the very idea of the public a myth?

In this fascinating book, Alastair Hannay explores these questions and unpacks a much talked about but little understood phenomenon. He begins by tracing the origins of the public back to ancient Rome, before arguing that the idea of a public sphere is closely linked to the birth of democracy in the eighteenth century. He also reflects on the Enlightenment and the origins of public opinion, as well as considering the role of the media in creating and manipulating the public, and asks whether the very idea of the public might be uprooted and undermined by the Internet and global technology.

Engaging and controversial in equal measure, On the Public also draws on famous thinkers who have written about the public, such as Kierkegaard, Hannah Arendt, John Dewey and Jürgen Habermas.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Enforcing Pollution Control Laws by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Zengi and the Muslim Response to the Crusades by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Marriage, Sexuality, and Gender by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Remarks and Inventions by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Routledge Handbook of Chinese Security by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Intellectual Disability and the Right to a Sexual Life by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book The Prop Building Guidebook by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book A Spirit that Impels by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Digital McLuhan by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Life & Work In Medieval Europe by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Python for Experimental Psychologists by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Varieties of Economic Inequality by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book The Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Gandhi in Political Theory by Alastair Hannay
Cover of the book Land, Poverty and Livelihoods in an Era of Globalization by Alastair Hannay
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy