John Hartley ist Professor für Kulturwissenschaft und Direktor des Centre for Culture and Technology an der Curtin University in Perth, Australien. Seine Arbeit befasst sich mit der Schnittstelle von digitalen Technologien und Kultur sowie Medien und untersucht, wie diese Kräfte unser Geschichtenerzählen und unsere Weltwahrnehmung prägen. Er erforscht die Entwicklung kreativer Industrien im digitalen Zeitalter und deren Auswirkungen auf unser Verständnis von Wahrheit und Realität im Fernsehen und darüber hinaus. Hartleys Analysen bieten Einblicke in die Zukunft der Kultur- und Medienwissenschaft und wie wir die sich ständig verändernde Landschaft des digitalen Zeitalters navigieren und gestalten können.
Set against the backdrop of Bolton and London, the narrative follows John Hartley, who transitions from his first band, the Irony Board, to embrace his musical alter ego, Johny Nocash. As he embarks on a journey down the M6, he seeks to redefine his life and career, exploring themes of reinvention and the struggles of an artist on the fringes of the music scene.
Featuring a charming blend of humor and regional dialect, this collection of poems celebrates the rich culture of Yorkshire. Authored by a native Yorkshireman, the verses vividly depict everyday life and local experiences, showcasing Hartley's talent for capturing the spirit of his homeland.
The anthology features a collection of poems by John Hartley, showcasing his continued exploration of themes and emotions that resonate with readers. Building on the success of his previous work, Seasonal Adjustments, this volume delves into the complexities of human experience through Hartley's unique voice and perspective, offering both depth and lyrical beauty.
Exploring themes of the natural world, well-being, family, and weather, this poetry collection offers a journey through the seasons with a blend of humor and introspection. John Hartley's debut anthology captures the essence of each time of year, inviting readers to reflect on life's rhythms and experiences.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the late 1980s Manchester music scene, a boy named Wilf finds unexpected excitement when his quest to alleviate boredom leads him to the stage with a legendary band. However, his newfound adventure takes a dark turn when his friend Danny puts him in danger. This story explores the allure of fame and the risks that come with it, challenging Wilf to decide whether to embrace an incredible opportunity or escape the chaos it brings.
The fifth edition of this pioneering volume in Routledge's 'Key Concepts' series provides comprehensive explanations of essential concepts, exploring their origins, applications, and the reasons they spark debate. This edition continues to serve as a vital resource for understanding complex ideas, making it suitable for students and scholars alike.
Now in its fifth edition, this pioneering volume of Routledge's 'Key Guides' series offers clear explanations of key concepts, showing where they came from, what they are used for and why they provoke discussion or disagreement. The new edition is extensively revised to keep pace with rapidly evolving developments in communication, culture and media, providing topical and authoritative guidance to transformational shifts from broadcast to digital technologies, national to global media and disciplinary to diverse knowledge. It includes: Nearly 250 entries, covering what and how to study across this multi-disciplinary field; 50 new entries: from algorithm and assemblage, dance and data, to woke and worldbuilding; Updated references with 500 items and suggestions for further reading; Revisions, updates and examples throughout. For students and seasoned scholars alike, Communication, Cultural and Media Studies is an invaluable resource in an ever-changing landscape.
This fourth edition of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field. It offers clear explanations of the key concepts, exploring their origins, what they¿re used for and why they provoke discussion. The author provides a multi-disciplinary explanation and assessment of the key concepts, from ¿authorship¿ to ¿censorship¿; ¿creative industries¿ to ¿network theory¿; ¿complexity¿ to ¿visual culture¿. The new edition of this classic text includes: Over 200 entries including 50 new entries All entries revised, rewritten and updated Coverage of recent developments in the field Insight into interactive media and the knowledge-based economy A fully updated bibliography with 400 items and suggestions for further reading throughout the text
YouTube is one of the most well-known and widely discussed sites ofparticipatory media in the contemporary online environment, and itis the first genuinely mass-popular platform for user-createdvideo. In this timely and comprehensive introduction to how YouTubeis being used and why it matters, Burgess and Green discuss theways that it relates to wider transformations in culture, societyand the economy.The book critically examines the public debates surrounding thesite, demonstrating how it is central to struggles for authorityand control in the new media environment. Drawing on a range oftheoretical sources and empirical research, the authors discuss howYouTube is being used by the media industries, by audiences andamateur producers, and by particular communities of interest, andthe ways in which these uses challenge existing ideas aboutcultural ‘production’ and ‘consumption’.Rich with both concrete examples and featuring speciallycommissioned chapters by Henry Jenkins and John Hartley, the bookis essential reading for anyone interested in the contemporary andfuture implications of online media. It will be particularlyvaluable for students and scholars in media, communication andcultural studies.
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