A Political Theory of Post-Truth (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This book combines political theory with media and communications studies in order to formulate a theory of post-truth, concentrating on the latter's preconditions, context, and functions in today's societies. Contrary to the prevalent view of post-truth as primarily manipulative, it is argued that post-truth is, instead, a collusion in which audiences willingly engage with aspirational narratives co-created with the communicators. Meanwhile, the broader meta-framework for post-truth is provided by mediatisation-increasing subjection of a variety of social spheres to media logic and the primacy of media in everyday human activities. Ultimately, post-truth is governed by collective efforts to maximise the pleasure of encountering the world and attempts to set hegemonic benchmarks for such pleasure.

General

Imprint:	Birkhauser Verlag AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Ignas Kalpokas
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	135
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-97712-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	3-319-97712-1
Barcode:	9783319977126

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