Representations of Technoculture in Don DeLillo's Novels

This book explores technoculture in all of Don DeLillos novels, emphasizing how technological progress is implicated in cultural imperatives. It brings forth representations of such implications through various themes, such as visuality, history, reality, space/architecture, information, and the posthuman. The chapters are based on a thematic structure that weaves DeLillos novels, literary criticism, and theoretical frameworks of technoculture. The study aims to show how DeLillos novels bring to light the transformation of technocultural dailiness decade after decade, revealing a transitional mode of being that is historical, spatial, and informational.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate relationship between culture and technology across Don DeLillo's entire literary oeuvre. Spanning from his early masterpiece, Americana (1971), to his most recent work, The Silence (2020), DeLillo explores the ever-evolving interplay between these two forces in the lives of his characters. Through a keen eye for detail and a penchant for dissecting the nuances of appearance, DeLillo highlights the ways in which technological progress intertwines with cultural imperatives, shaping the narratives in profound and multifaceted ways.

The study employs a thematic framework that weaves together DeLillo's novels, extensive literary criticism, and various theoretical frameworks of technoculture. This interdisciplinary approach allows for the formulation and elaboration of a diverse range of research objects inspired by DeLillo's novels. These include the theorization of DeLillo's radiant presence in everyday life, the exploration of technology's multifaceted uses as an extension of human capabilities, the implications of image technologies in reshaping historical narratives, the reconceptualization of ethical and behavioral aspects of reality, the development of tele-visual and embodied perceptions in various technocultural spaces, and the involvement of information technologies in reconstructing the beliefs, behaviors, and activities of the posthuman.

One of the central objectives of the study is to unveil the profound transformation of technocultural dailiness that unfolds decade after decade in DeLillo's novels. While this transformation may be confusing or resisted at times, it ultimately points to a transformative force that shapes our understanding of the world and our place within it. Through his intricate and thought-provoking narratives, DeLillo offers a unique perspective on the complex interplay between culture, technology, and the human experience, challenging readers to reevaluate their relationship with these forces and their impact on our lives.

This comprehensive and insightful study is a valuable contribution to the field of literary criticism, offering a fresh perspective on the works of Don DeLillo and shedding light on the enduring relevance of his literary vision. It will appeal to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of literature and technology alike, providing a rich and rewarding exploration of the complex and ever-evolving relationship between culture and technology.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032526652