Marxist Humanism and Communication Theory av Christian (Paderborn University Germany) Fuchs

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<P>This book outlines and contributes to the foundations of Marxist-humanist communication theory. It analyses the role of communication in capitalist society.</P><P>Engaging with the works of critical thinkers such as Erich Fromm, E. P. Thompson, Raymond Williams, Henri Lefebvre, Georg Luk¿, Lucien Goldmann, G¿nther Anders, M. N. Roy, Angela Davis, C. L. R. James, Rosa Luxemburg, Eve Mitchell, and Cedric J. Robinson, the book provides readings of works that inform our understanding of how to critically theorise communication in society. The topics covered include the relationship of capitalism, racism, and patriarchy; communication and alienation; the base/superstructure-problem; the question of how one should best define communication; the political economy of communication; ideology critique; the connection of communication and struggles for alternatives. </P><P>Written for a broad audience of students and scholars interested in contemporary critical theory, this book will be useful