One of the most influential books ever published in Canada,
Harold A. Innis's The Bias of Communication has played a major part
in reshaping our understanding of history, communication, and media
theory. First published in 1951, this masterful collection of
essays explores the relationship between a society's communication
media and that community's ability to maintain control over its
development. Innis considers political and economic forces in the
context of social change and the role of communication in the
creation of both ancient and modern empires.
In an essay for this new edition, Innis biographer Alexander
John Watson examines the reasons why Innis, at the height of his
success as an economic historian, embarked on new research areas of
communications and empire, as well as the ways in which Marshall
McLuhan's interpretations of Innis changed and de-politicized
Innis's work.
As important today as it was when first published, The Bias of
Communication is essential reading for historians and scholars of
communication and media studies.
General
Imprint: |
University of Toronto Press
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
September 2008 |
First published: |
September 2008 |
Authors: |
Harold A. Innis
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
226 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8020-9606-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Reference & Interdisciplinary >
Interdisciplinary studies >
General
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LSN: |
0-8020-9606-9 |
Barcode: |
9780802096067 |
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