The Bias of Communication
One of the most influential books ever published in Canada, Harold A. Innis's The Bias of Communication has played a major part in reshaping our understanding of history, communication, and media theory. First published in 1951, this masterful collection of essays explores the relationship between a society's communication media and that community's ability to maintain control over its development. Innis considers political and economic forces in the context of social change and the role of...
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First published in 1951, this masterful collection of essays explores the relationship between a society's communication media and that community's ability to maintain control over its development.
Introduction to the Second Edition Alexander John Watson Watson, Alexander JohnIntroduction Paul Heyer Heyer, Paul David Crowley Crowley, DavidMinerva's Owl 3The Bias of Communication 33A Plea for Time 61The Problem of Space 92Industrialism and Cultural Values 132The English Publishing Trade in the Eighteenth Century 142Technology and Public Opinion in the United States 156"A Critical Review" 190App. I A Note on Communication and Electromagnetic Resources in North America D. Q. Innis Innis, D. Q. 199App. II Adult Education and Universities 203Index 215
