{"product_id":"digital-matters-jan-harris-9780415251853","title":"Digital Matters: The Theory and Culture of the Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the complex interaction between the material and immaterial aspects of new digital technologies, this book draws upon a mix of theoretical approaches (including sociology, media theory, cultural studies and technological philosophy), to suggest that the 'Matrix' of science fiction and Hollywood is simply an extreme example of how contemporary technological society enframes and conditions its citizens. Arranged in two parts, the book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003etheorizing the Im\/Material Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eliving in the Digital Matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a novel perspective on on-going digital developments by using both the work of current thinkers and that of past theorists not normally associated with digital issues, it gives a fresh insight into the roots and causes of the social matrix behind the digital one of popular imagination. The authors highlight the way we should be concerned by the power of the digital to undermine physical reality, but also explore the potential the digital has for alternative, empowering social uses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book's central point is to impress upon the reader that the digital does indeed matter. It includes a pessimistic interpretation of technological change, and adds a substantial historical perspective to the often excessively topical focus of much existing cyberstudies literature making it an important volume for students and researchers in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan Harris,Paul Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415251850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415251853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.36w x 0.49d","brand":"Jan Harris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48136061288703,"sku":"9780415251853","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae2c1ab8-2aaa-4d4f-b2f2-33496b9a376e.jpg?v=1770160253","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/digital-matters-jan-harris-9780415251853","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}