Simulation and Social Theory

Name: Simulation and Social Theory
Brand: SAGE Publications Inc
SKU: 9780761961109
Price: 13150 KES
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ISBN: 9780761961109

by Sean Cubitt

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society

ISBN-10 0761961100

ISBN-13 9780761961109

Publisher SAGE Publications Inc

Imprint SAGE Publications Inc

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Dec 22nd, 2000

Print length 192 Pages

Weight 296 grams

Dimensions 23.30 x 15.70 x 1.20 cms

Product Classification: Media studies Media studies Social theory

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This insightful book is the first to critically examine the ideas of some of the key thinkers of simulation. It addresses the work of Baudrillard, Debord, Virilio and Eco, clarifying their arguments by referring to the intellectual and social worlds each emerged from distilling what is important from their discussions. The book argues for a critical and selective use of the concept of simulation.

Like the idea of ideology, simulation is a political theory, but it has also become a deeply pessimistic theory of the end of history and the impossibility of positive change. Through a series of reflections on the meaning of theme parks, warfare and computer modelling, Sean Cubitt demonstrates the strengths and limitations of the simulation thesis.

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