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A Transdisciplinary Inquiry

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MEDIA: A Transdisciplinary Inquiry examines how the definition of media is continually evolving, encompassing concepts from a broad spectrum of disciplines including communication studies, philosophy, sociology, political science, biology, art, computer science, and information studies. This collection of essays by internationally recognised scholars challenges conventional ideas about media, exploring themes such as technology, environment, ecology, multimedia, mediation, labour, participation, repair, and curation. It presents innovative perspectives on the fusion of media across various fields.
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This volume is ideal for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in media studies, interdisciplinary research, and evolving media technologies. It suits readers seeking advanced, theoretical insights into media’s expanding roles across diverse disciplines.

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MEDIA: A Transdisciplinary Inquiry explores evolving definitions of media and interrogates how media technologies are transforming media theory and practice. The collection addresses the emerging roles of media across a wide range of disciplines, featuring contributions from an array of internationally known scholars and practitioners.

The definition of media itself is in a constant state of flux, expanding to include an ever-widening range of concepts, products, services, and institutions. Here, the authors reconceptualise media, drawing not only on media and communication studies, but also philosophy, sociology, political science, biology, art, computer science, and information studies, among other disciplines.

The collection challenges traditional notions of media, explores emerging media, and reexamines concepts including technology, environment, and ecology; multimedia, mediation, and labour; and participation, repair, and curation. These timely and original discussions by established scholars in the field provide a valuable contribution to the fusion of media across disciplines.

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Praised for its intellectual innovation, the book has been described as an "educational earthquake" by Clifford G. Christians of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who highlights its urgency in reconceptualising media theory and research. Helena Sousa of the University of Minho notes its timely challenge to scholars, students, and the public through visionary and well-informed contributions. The volume is recognised for its ability to move beyond simplistic binaries to deepen understanding of media's complexity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789382655

Publisher: Intellect

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Intellect Books

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 27 Halftones, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by Janet Wasko
Edited by Jeremy Swartz

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 334

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About the Author

Jeremy Swartz is the founder of Metamedia @ UofO, courtesy research associate in media studies at the University of Oregon, and adjunct assistant professor in communication at Southern Oregon University.

Janet Wasko is a professor in media studies and emeritus Knight Chair in Communication Research at the University of Oregon.