Technology, Media Literacy, and the Human Subject A Posthuman Approach

"What does it mean to be media literate in today's world? How are we transformed by the many media infrastructures around us? We are immersed in a world mediated by information and communication technologies (ICTs). From hardware like smartphones, smartwatches, and home assistants to softw...

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Main Author: Lewis, Richard S. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Open Book Publishers 2021
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