Does Writing Have a Future? (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

Does Writing Have a Future? (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

In Does Writing Have a Future?, a remarkably perceptive work first published in German in 1987, Vil m Flusser asks what will happen to thought and communication as written communication gives way, inevitably, to digital expression. In his introduction, Flusser proposes that writing does not, in

Towards a Philosophy of Photography (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

Media philosopher Vilem Flusser proposed a revolutionary new way of thinking about photography. An analysis of the medium in terms of aesthetics, science and politics provided him with new ways of understanding both the cultural crises of the past and the new social forms nascent within them

Vilém Flusser Fenomenologie komunikace - Andreas Ströhl

Monografi e o Vilému Flusserovi, který patří mezi nejvýznamnější filozofy 2. poloviny 20. století, se zabývá nejen osudem tohoto českého rodáka a zároveň světoobčana, který prožil většinu života v Brazílii a také ve Francii či v Německu, ale především jeho dílem

Future Primitive Revisited (Zerzan John)(Paperback)

Zerzan's writing is sharp, uncompromising, and tenacious. -- Derrick Jensen John Zerzan's importance does not only consist in his brilliant intelligence, his absolute clearness of analysis and his unequalled dialectical synthesis that clarifies even the most complicated questions, but also in the

Post-History (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

Is there any room left for freedom in a programmed world? This is the essential question that Vilem Flusser asks in Post-History. Written as a series of lectures to be delivered at universities in Brazil, Israel, and France, it was subsequently developed as a book and published for the first time

Into the Universe of Technical Images (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

Poised between hope and despair for a humanity facing an urgent communication crisis, this work by Vil m Flusser forecasts either the first truly human, infinitely creative society in history or a society of unbearable, oppressive sameness, locked in a pattern it cannot change. First published in

Shape of Things: A Philosophy of Design (Flusser Vilm)(Paperback)

This book presents for the first time in English an array of essays on design by the seminal media critic and philosopher Vilem Flusser. It puts forward the view that our future depends on design. In a series of insightful essays on such ordinary 'things' as wheels, carpets, pots, umbrellas and

Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (Newman Michael)(Paperback)

What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? This Very Short Introduction considers the major theories in socialism, and explores its historical evolution from the French Revolution to the present day. Michael Newman argues that socialism has

Gestures (Flusser Vilem)(Paperback / softback)

Throughout his career, the influential new media theorist Vilem Flusser kept the idea of gesture in mind: that people express their being in the world through a sweeping range of movements. He reconsiders familiar actions--from speaking and painting to smoking and telephoning--in terms of

Do Earth: Healing Strategies for Humankind. (Omond Tamsin)(Paperback)

We know there's a climate emergency but what does that mean we should do? What does a 'better future' look like and how do we get there? Having spent over a decade on the frontlines of climate activism -- organising, campaigning, and holding the powerful to account -- Tamsin Omond discovered

The Future of Everything: The Science of Prediction (Orell David)(Paperback)

For centuries, scientists have strived to predict the future. But to what extent have they succeeded? Can past events-Hurricane Katrina, the Internet stock bubble, the SARS outbreak-help us understand what will happen next? Will scientists ever really be able to forecast catastrophes, or will we

Eclipsed: Turns out that Spider-Man does have a dad after all (Holland Dominic)(Paperback)

Making Posters (Laserow Scott)(Paperback)

Posters have the power to influence and inform - so how does a designer hone their creations to have the impact they need?With a special focus on conceptualization, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning designers Natalia Delgado and Scott Laserow takes you though planning, analyzing and

Dear Justice League (Northrop Michael)(Paperback)

Hello Justice League here. Ask us anything Does Superman ever make mistakes? Does Wonder Woman have to listen to her parents? Does Aquaman smell like fish? The greatest heroes in the DC Comics Universe, the Justice League, answer mail from their biggest fans--kids From New York Times bestselling

Human (Rees Amanda)(Paperback)

What does it mean to be human? And what, if anything, does it have to do with being a member of the animal species Homo sapiens? This dazzling book gets to the very heart of our rather unscientific motivations and prejudices, showing how they are of great use in resolving the world's biggest

On Kindness (Phillips Adam)(Paperback / softback)

What is kindness? Does it make us happier? And does it have a place in a selfish world? This title presents an analysis of kindness in history, in life and in the modern

Know What You Believe (Little Paul E.)(Paperback)

What does Christianity have to do with anything? What does the Christian faith teach about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit? What do I need to know about angels, Satan and demons? What place should the Bible or a church have in my life? By exploring these and other core questions, bestselling author

A Human's Guide to the Future (Nguyen Jordan)(Paperback)

Technology is evolving at the fastest rate we've ever seen.But what does this mean for the future of the human race? Do we resist these changes or embrace them?Biomedical engineer, inventor and visionary Dr Jordan Nguyen has lived a life of curiosity and wonder. He believes that technology is a

Flash Facts (Bialik Mayim)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered: What's at the bottom of the sea? Why does polar ice melt? Which tools does a forensics team use to solve a crime? Well, look no further Everyone's favorite Scarlet Speedster is here to answer all your burning questions Barry Allen, with the help of some of his close

Does God Exist? (Kng Hans)(Paperback)

Does God exist? Who is God? And can we ultimately trust in any reality? These questions have been among the greatest subjects of human speculation since history began, but not until modern times has the reality of God been so strongly called into doubt. In this monumental study, written for men and

Writing Effective Use Cases (Cockburn Alistair)(Paperback)

Use cases have never been this easy to understand -- or this easy to create! In Writing Effective Use Cases, Alistair Cockburn offers a hands-on, soup-to-nuts guide to use case development, based on the proven concepts he has refined through years of research, development, and seminar

Writing History!: A Companion for Historians (Kamp Jeannette)(Paperback)

Historians not only have knowledge of history, but by writing about it and engaging with other historians from the past and present, they make history themselves. This companion offers young historians clear guidelines for the different phases of historical research; how do you get a good

Instant Enlightenment: Fast, Deep, and Sexy (Deida David)(Paperback)

Explore the Other Side of Enlightenment Does enlightenment have a dark side? It does, explains David Deida, but instead of closing to what seems unloving, we can learn to open as what we would rather avoid. In Instant Enlightenment, this maverick author and teacher offers a 'rude awakening'

Writing Kit for Research Papers (Alderson Daniel)(Paperback / softback)

If you have a research paper to write, Writing Kit for Research Papers from Flying Contraption Press is the book for you. It has all the worksheets and advice you need to get started and get the job done. From how to assess and keep track of your sources to writing an effective title, from why it's