Simulation and social theory /
Cubitt, Sean, 1953-
Simulation and social theory / Sean Cubitt. - 172 pages ; 24 cm. - Theory, culture & society. . - Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered) .
Author is Professor of Screen and Media Studies at the University of Waikato.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-167) and index.
Introduction The Long Term -- Theories -- Values, Signs and Subjects -- Technology, Information and Reason -- The Poetics of Pessimism -- Making Sense of Simulation -- Cases -- Disney World Culture -- War in the Persian Gulf -- Working with Computers -- Conclusion -- Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will. Part One. Part Two.
0761961097 9780761961093 0761961100 9780761961109
Sociology--Methodology
Simulation methods
301.01
Simulation and social theory / Sean Cubitt. - 172 pages ; 24 cm. - Theory, culture & society. . - Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered) .
Author is Professor of Screen and Media Studies at the University of Waikato.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-167) and index.
Introduction The Long Term -- Theories -- Values, Signs and Subjects -- Technology, Information and Reason -- The Poetics of Pessimism -- Making Sense of Simulation -- Cases -- Disney World Culture -- War in the Persian Gulf -- Working with Computers -- Conclusion -- Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will. Part One. Part Two.
0761961097 9780761961093 0761961100 9780761961109
Sociology--Methodology
Simulation methods
301.01