Binding: Paperback
Description: Paul Virilio is a challenging and original thinker whose work on technology state power and war is increasingly relevant today. Exploring Virilio's main texts from their political and historical contexts and case studies from contemporary culture and media in order to explain his philosophical concepts Ian James introduces the key themes in Virlio's work including: speed virtualization war politics art. As technological and scientific innovations continue to set the agenda for the present and future development of culture communications international economy military intervention and diverse forms of political organization Virilio's unique theoretical and critical insights are of enormous value and importance for anyone wishing to understand the nature of modern culture and society.
Title: Paul Virilio
Author(s): James Ian
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415359641
Pages: 160 Pages, 2 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 7/25/2007
Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers
Category: Cultural Studies