The World-Making Power of New Media

Mere Connection?

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations
Cover of the book The World-Making Power of New Media by Barrie Axford, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Barrie Axford ISBN: 9781317801887
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Barrie Axford
ISBN: 9781317801887
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this new work, Axford seeks to contribute to the development of global theory, particularly where it engages with the contested idea of globality; a concept which musters as consciousness, condition, framework, even system.

By examining emergent globalities through the lens of world-making communicative practices and forms, the author demonstrates their transformative social power and underlines the cultural dynamics of globalization. Taking a critical view of much of the current scholarship on emergent globalities, Axford steps outside the rationalist-territorialist conceptions of association and order and takes issue with those who advise there is a widespread 'myth' of media globalization. The book examines global communicative connectivity, using digital, or "new" media – especially the Internet - as the prime exemplar of global process.

As well as the academic importance of such themes for theory-building, the strategic, "real-world" impacts of communicative connectivity are palpable. Thus, the welter of debate around the influence of the Internet on democracy, democratization, revolt and collective action generally, have real purchase when discussed in relation to the events of the uprisings in MENA, anti-capitalist protests in London and New York and the tribulations of the EU in recent months/years. Using such exemplars the book assesses claims for the existence and robustness of global society, the significance of cosmopolitan communication and the extent of global consciousness.

This work will be of interest to students and scholars of globalization, international relations, and media and cultural studies.

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

In this new work, Axford seeks to contribute to the development of global theory, particularly where it engages with the contested idea of globality; a concept which musters as consciousness, condition, framework, even system.

By examining emergent globalities through the lens of world-making communicative practices and forms, the author demonstrates their transformative social power and underlines the cultural dynamics of globalization. Taking a critical view of much of the current scholarship on emergent globalities, Axford steps outside the rationalist-territorialist conceptions of association and order and takes issue with those who advise there is a widespread 'myth' of media globalization. The book examines global communicative connectivity, using digital, or "new" media – especially the Internet - as the prime exemplar of global process.

As well as the academic importance of such themes for theory-building, the strategic, "real-world" impacts of communicative connectivity are palpable. Thus, the welter of debate around the influence of the Internet on democracy, democratization, revolt and collective action generally, have real purchase when discussed in relation to the events of the uprisings in MENA, anti-capitalist protests in London and New York and the tribulations of the EU in recent months/years. Using such exemplars the book assesses claims for the existence and robustness of global society, the significance of cosmopolitan communication and the extent of global consciousness.

This work will be of interest to students and scholars of globalization, international relations, and media and cultural studies.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Evolving Internet Reference Resources by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Connecting Cultures by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Word of Mouth by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Practical English Phonetics and Phonology by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Herbert Spencer's Sociology by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Evaluating Acquisitions and Collection Management by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Disinherited Majority by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Rise Up, Women! by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Conservation and Biodiversity Banking by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Gyeongju by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Ageing Populations in Post-Industrial Democracies by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Capitalism, Class Conflict and the New Middle Class (RLE Social Theory) by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Education 3-13 by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Reporting Humanitarian Disasters in a Social Media Age by Barrie Axford
Cover of the book Africa Through The Eyes Of A Pat by Barrie Axford
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