Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy by

Description: Digital Disconnect by Robert W. McChesney Hailed as "important" ("Truthdig") and praised for its "excellent insight" (Patricia J. Williams, "The Nation"), "Digital Disconnect," by activist and "exemplary public intellectual" ("Choice") Robert W. McChesney, skewers the assumption that a society drenched in information in a digital age is inherently a democratic one. A prescient examination of the relationship between the Internet and the economy--one that has become even more relevant since its publication in hardcover--the book argues that capitalisms colonization of the Internet has spurred the collapse of credible journalism and made the Internet an unparalleled apparatus for government and corporate surveillance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert W. McChesney is the Gutgsell endowed Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is the author of several books on the media, including the award-winning "Rich Media, Poor Democracy" and "Communication Revolution." He lives in Champaign, Illinois. Review "No one knows this field better than McChesney, and with this book he has reached the pinnacle."—Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive"A thorough and alarming critique of the corruption of one of the most influential inventions in human history."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Indispensable reading."—Gar Alperovitz, author of What Then Must We Do?"Once again, McChesney stands at the crossroads of media dysfunction and the denial of democracy, illuminating the complex issues involved and identifying a path forward to try to repair the damage. Heres hoping the rest of us have the good sense to listen this time."—Eric Alterman Long Description Hailed as "important" ("Truthdig") and praised for its "excellent insight" (Patricia J. Williams, "The Nation"), "Digital Disconnect," by activist and "exemplary public intellectual" ("Choice") Robert W. McChesney, skewers the assumption that a society drenched in information in a digital age is inherently a democratic one. A prescient examination of the relationship between the Internet and the economy--one that has become even more relevant since its publication in hardcover--the book argues that capitalisms colonization of the Internet has spurred the collapse of credible journalism and made the Internet an unparalleled apparatus for government and corporate surveillance. Review Quote "No one knows this field better than McChesney, and with this book he has reached the pinnacle." --Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive "A thorough and alarming critique of the corruption of one of the most influential inventions in human history." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Indispensable reading." --Gar Alperovitz, author of What Then Must We Do? "Once again, McChesney stands at the crossroads of media dysfunction and the denial of democracy, illuminating the complex issues involved and identifying a path forward to try to repair the damage. Heres hoping the rest of us have the good sense to listen this time." --Eric Alterman Description for Sales People A searing account of the over-commercialisation of the Internet and how it affects democracy. McChesney is also the author of the Rich Media, Poor Democracy (The New Press, 1999, available from Turnaround). Rich Media, Poor Democracy won the Goldsmith Book prize and the ICA Fellows Book Award. McChesney has received praise from the likes of Noam Chomsky, Mark Crispin and Victor Navasky. Details ISBN1620970317 Author Robert W. McChesney Publisher The New Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 1620970317 ISBN-13 9781620970317 Format Paperback Imprint The New Press DEWEY 302.231 Birth 1952 Affiliation University of Wisconsin, Madison Subtitle How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy Illustrations charts Pages 302 Short Title DIGITAL DISCONNECT Language English Media Book Residence Urbana-Champaign, IL, US Publication Date 2014-09-01 Place of Publication New York UK Release Date 2014-09-01 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2014-09-01 NZ Release Date 2014-09-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137782206;

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