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Julia Eckel,Bernd Leiendecker,Daniela Olek,Christine Piepiorka

(Dis)Orienting Media and Narrative Mazes

(Dis)Orienting Media and Narrative Mazes

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(Dis)Orientation is a phenomenon connected to media, creating new virtual realms of (dis)orientation. This book explores recent media technologies and structures, narrative patterns, and (dis)orientation, raising questions about current mediascapes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 08 December 2021
\n Publisher: Transcript Verlag
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Disorientation is a multifaceted phenomenon that has a profound relationship with media in today's world. It encompasses the act of navigating both the physical and digital landscapes, often relying on various media platforms to guide us through our experiences. This interconnectedness between media and disorientation creates a new realm of virtual (dis)orientation, where our sense of direction and understanding are challenged.

In this book, we delve into the latest media technologies and structures, such as navigation devices, databases, and transmediality. We explore how these tools shape our perception of the world and influence our navigation through it. We also examine unconventional narrative patterns, such as narrative complexity, plot twists, and non-linearity, which challenge our traditional understanding of storytelling.

Through the lens of (dis)orientation, we analyze various phenomena of contemporary media, including online social networks, virtual reality experiences, and multimedia storytelling. We question the boundaries between reality and fiction, explore the role of technology in shaping our perceptions, and raise overarching questions about the current mediascape.

By examining the complexities of disorientation in media, this book offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of contemporary communication. It encourages us to reevaluate our relationship with media, to be more critical of the information we consume, and to embrace the potential for new forms of (dis)orientation that can broaden our understanding of the world.

\n Weight: 506g\n
Dimension: 225 x 150 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783837623383\n \n

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