Cinematic Perspectives on Digital Culture [electronic resource] : Consorting with the Machine /
Taylor, Norman.author.
Exploring research into mobile phone use as props to subjective identity, Norman Taylor employs concepts from Michelle Foucault, Gilles Deleuze and actor network theory to discuss the affect of mechanisms of make-believe, from celebrity culture to avatar-obsessed game players, and digital culture.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I. Approaches to digital culture -- pt. II. Cinematic perspectives -- pt. III. Consorting with the machine.
Exploring research into mobile phone use as props to subjective identity, Norman Taylor employs concepts from Michelle Foucault, Gilles Deleuze and actor network theory to discuss the affect of mechanisms of make-believe, from celebrity culture to avatar-obsessed game players, and digital culture.
Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
Deleuze, Gilles, 1925-1995.
Communication.
Motion pictures—United States.
Culture—Study and teaching.
Motion pictures and television.
Film genres.
Motion pictures—Production and direction.
Media Studies.
American Cinema and TV.
Regional and Cultural Studies.
Screen Studies.
Genre.
Directing.