Lightning Flashes and Electric Dashes, a Volume of Choice Telegraphic Literature, Humor, Fun, Wit & Wisdom

Lightning Flashes and Electric Dashes, a Volume of Choice Telegraphic Literature, Humor, Fun, Wit & Wisdom

Author: W J Johnston

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019567111

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This volume of telegraphic literature provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of telegraphy in the 19th century. The book is filled with humorous and witty stories, as well as practical advice for those working in the telegraph industry. It is an entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of telecommunications. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

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Total Pages: 302

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What is Media Archaeology?

What is Media Archaeology?

Author: Jussi Parikka

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0745661394

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This cutting-edge text offers an introduction to the emerging field of media archaeology and analyses the innovative theoretical and artistic methodology used to excavate current media through its past. Written with a steampunk attitude, What is Media Archaeology? examines the theoretical challenges of studying digital culture and memory and opens up the sedimented layers of contemporary media culture. The author contextualizes media archaeology in relation to other key media studies debates including software studies, German media theory, imaginary media research, new materialism and digital humanities. What is Media Archaeology? advances an innovative theoretical position while also presenting an engaging and accessible overview for students of media, film and cultural studies. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in the interdisciplinary ties between art, technology and media.