A Political Theory of Post-Truth

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Synopsis
This book combines political theory with media and communications studies in order to formulate a theory of post-truth, concentrating on the latter’s preconditions, context, and functions in today’s societies. Contrary to the prevalent view of post-truth as primarily manipulative, it is argued that post-truth is, instead, a collusion in which audiences willingly engage with aspirational narratives co-created with the communicators. Meanwhile, the broader meta-framework for post-truth is provided by mediatisation—increasing subjection of a variety of social spheres to media logic and the primacy of media in everyday human activities. Ultimately, post-truth is governed by collective efforts to maximise the pleasure of encountering the world and attempts to set hegemonic benchmarks for such pleasure.
Copyright:
2019

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ISBN-13:
9783319977133
Related ISBNs:
9783319977126
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Language Arts, Communication, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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