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Virtual Geographies: Bodies, Space and Relations

Name: Virtual Geographies: Bodies, Space and Relations
Author: Mike Crang
ISBN: 9781134703746

by Mike Crang (Editor), Phil Crang (Editor), Jon May (Editor)

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Virtual Geographies explores how new communication technologies are being used to produce new geographies and new types of space. Leading contributors from a wide range of disciplines including geography, sociology, philosophy and literature investigate how

visions of cyberspace have been constructed and offer a critical assessment of the status of virtual environments and geographies. Leading contributors set recent technological developments in both a historical and geographical perspective to offer a clearer view of the prospect ahead.

probably find the book of interest . . . if they are interested in technology, communication, or popular culture (The Annals of the AAG - 04/00)

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Explores the possibilities and dangers of the recent revolution in communication technologies. Outlining how these technologies are used to produce new virtual geographies and new types of space, the book's contributors attempt to demystify cyberspace and reveal how new communication technologies can open up new vistas. The anthology's 16 essayists<-->from geography, sociology, English, and philosophy<-->investigate such topics as the influence of literature and gender, and the rhetoric of online interaction. All essays are unified by several approaches to cyberspace: eschewal of simple technodeterminism, remembrance of already existing virtual geographies, and exploration of a variety of new virtual geographies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)