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The Digital Wisdom of Richard Sennett.

Authors :
Vaidhyanathan, Siva
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education; 5/23/2008, Vol. 54 Issue 37, pB5-B6, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents a profile of the public sociologist and digital theorist Richard Sennett. An overview of Sennett's work on the social constructions of technology in the 21st century and their impact on communication and human relationships is provided. Several book titles published by Sennett are reviewed and summarized, highlighting his analysis of digital networking and the formation of modern culture. Connections between Sennett and media and communication scholar Gabriella Coleman are also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
54
Issue :
37
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
32185745