In a Global Village Without a Map: Fashion, (New) Media, and Marshall McLuhan

Karl Aspelund, University of Rhode Island

Summary by Jessica Brooks

Description

Radio. Television. Internet. All are forms of communication and transmitters of media in today’s modern world. There are many views on the influence of these devices, with sides divided on the positive and/or negative effect. Dr. Aspelund discussed the views of Marshall McLuhan and the ideas of those that came before him.

 
Feb 12th, 12:00 AM

In a Global Village Without a Map: Fashion, (New) Media, and Marshall McLuhan

Radio. Television. Internet. All are forms of communication and transmitters of media in today’s modern world. There are many views on the influence of these devices, with sides divided on the positive and/or negative effect. Dr. Aspelund discussed the views of Marshall McLuhan and the ideas of those that came before him.