The Public Sphere: An Introduction

McKee, Alan

ISBN 10: 0521549906 / ISBN 13: 9780521549905

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2009

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0521549906.A

Synopsis:

What is happening to public debate in Western cultures? Is our public sphere disintegrating? In the face of popular tabloid newspapers, new forms of reality television and an increasing lack of respect for traditional authorities, many critics are concerned that our society no longer has a rational, informed and unified space where everyone can communicate about the issues that affect us all. In this book Alan McKee answers these questions by providing an introduction to the concept of the public sphere, the history of the term and the philosophical arguments about its function. By drawing on many examples from contemporary mediated culture, McKee looks at how we communicate with each other in public - and how we decide whether changing forms of communication are a good thing for the 'public sphere'.

About the Author: Alan McKee is a senior lecturer in the Creative Industries Faculty at the Queensland University of Technology.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Public Sphere: An Introduction
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable