The Global Village: Dead or Alive?

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Author: Ray B. Browne

ISBN-10: 0879727713

ISBN-13: 9780879727710

Category: Social Aspects of Technology

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In a world that is witnessing the explosive forces of individualism, tribalism, cultism, religion, nationalism, and regionalism, can the “global village” concept as envisioned by Marshall McLuhan have any meaning or hope for fruition? Do the media merely electronically override the stronger forces of basic human expression without in any way changing them? Booknews Offers 15 essays discussing the meaning of Marshall McLuhan's global village in a world witnessing explosive forces of individualism, tribalism, and nationalism. Topics include lessons from the Blacksburg electronic village, MTV's global footprint, missionaries in a global village, and the Swedish raggare subculture. Includes b&w photos. No index. Paper edition (772-1), $24.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.