Premediation

By Richard A. Grusin

Subjects: September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001, Image (Philosophy), Influence, Communication, Mass media, united states, Mass media and culture, Modern Civilization, Mass media, Political aspects

Description: "In an era of heightened securitization, print, televisual and networked media have become obsessed with the pre-mediation of future events. In response to the shock of 9/11, socially networked US and global media work to premediate collective affects of anticipation and connectivity, while also perpetuating low levels of apprehension or fear"--Provided by publisher.