Marxist Humanism and Communication Theory: Media, Communication and Society Volume One

This book explores the role of communication in capitalist society, analyzing the works of critical thinkers and covering topics such as capitalism, racism, patriarchy, communication and alienation, ideology critique, and the connection between communication and struggles for alternatives. It is written for a broad audience and is useful for courses in media and communication studies, cultural studies, Internet research, sociology, philosophy, political science, and economics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration and contribution to the foundations of Marxist-humanist communication theory. It delves into the intricate role of communication within capitalist society, drawing upon the insightful perspectives of critical thinkers such as Erich Fromm, E. P. Thompson, Raymond Williams, Henri Lefebvre, Georg Lukács, Lucien Goldmann, Günther Anders, M. N. Roy, Angela Davis, C. L. R. James, Rosa Luxemburg, Eve Mitchell, and Cedric J. Robinson. Through engaging readings of these influential works, the book provides valuable insights into the critical theorization of communication in society.

The book addresses a wide range of topics, encompassing the interconnectedness of capitalism, racism, and patriarchy; the dynamics of communication and alienation; the complexities of the base/superstructure-problem; the exploration of different definitions of communication; the political economy of communication; the critique of ideology; the relationship between communication and struggles for alternatives. Written with a broad audience of students and scholars in mind, this book serves as an essential resource for courses in media and communication studies, cultural studies, Internet research, sociology, philosophy, political science, and economics.

This book marks the first installment of a series of five Communication and Society volumes, each dedicated to outlining a specific aspect of the foundations of a critical theory of communication in society. By delving into these critical dimensions, the series aims to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the complex interplay between communication, power, and social change.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367697129