The Bias of Communication - Brossura

Innis, Harold A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0645594857 ISBN 13: 9780645594850

Casa editrice: Spinebill Press, 2026

Riassunto

The Bias of Communication, first published in 1951, is a foundational work in media theory that explores how the materials and technologies of communication shape human thought, culture, and history. Innis argues that every medium carries a bias toward time or space, which in turn influences the structure of societies and empires.

The book redefines the study of media by showing that the form of communication is as consequential as its content. Through a series of incisive historical essays, Innis demonstrates how empires rise when they master space-biased media for expansion, yet collapse when they neglect time-biased traditions that ensure cultural continuity. From ancient Egypt's use of papyrus for imperial control and the oral traditions that sustained Greek philosophy, to the history of printing in England and communication in the United States, Innis traces how the balance between time- and space-oriented media determines the fate of civilizations.

The Bias of Communication is a profound study that remains essential for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical currents beneath today's media-saturated world.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Spinebill Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0645594857
• ISBN 13: 9780645594850
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 324
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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