ISBN:
9781003256601
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1003256600
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9781000556483
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1000556484
,
9781000556445
,
1000556441
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
DDC:
809/.9335
Keywords:
Reality in mass media
;
Truthfulness and falsehood in mass media
;
Authenticity (Philosophy) in mass media
;
Mass media Psychological aspects
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Mass media Social aspects
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Electronic books
Abstract:
"This volume explores how and why we deny, or manipulate, or convert, or enhance reality. Finding it important to come to terms with reality, with what is there before us, and, with reality however defined, to live responsibly, this book takes a truly multi-disciplinary approach to examining the idea that history, the truth, facts, the events of the present time can be refashioned as prismatic, theatrical, something we can play with for agendas either noble or ignoble. An international team of contributors considers the issue of how and why, in dealing what is there before us, we play with reality by employing theatre, fiction, words, conspiracy theories, alternate realities, scenarios, art itself. Chapters delve into issues of fake news, propaganda, virtual reality, theatre as real life, reality TV, and positive ways of refashioning and enhancing your own reality. Drawing on examples from film studies to sociology, from the social sciences to medicine, this volume will appeal to scholars and upper-level students in the areas of communication and media studies, comparative literature, film studies, economics, English, international affairs, journalism, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theatre"--...
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003256601
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