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Cinematic Perspectives on Digital Culture: Consorting with the Machine 2012th Edition
Author(s): Norman Taylor (Author)
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication Date: 10 Oct. 2012
- Edition: 2012th
- Language: English
- Print length: 255 pages
- ISBN-10: 0230298923
- ISBN-13: 9780230298927
Book Description
Exploring research into mobile phone use as props to subjective identity, Norman Taylor employs concepts from Michelle Foucault, Gilles Deleuze and actor network theory to discuss the affect of mechanisms of make-believe, from celebrity culture to avatar-obsessed game players, and digital culture.
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About the Author
NORMAN TAYLOR has taught in schools, colleges and universities for over thirty years. A lecturer in literature, media, film and cultural studies, he is a co-founder of Bristol Silents film society. He has authored film programmes for Bristol University, UWE and the Open College Network, and published articles in journals including Screen.
