Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of CommunicationRowman & Littlefield, 2007 - 281 strani Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication is the first comprehensive theoretical look at the nature of communication from a biblical Christian perspective. This groundbreaking new work discusses the implications of such a theory for interpersonal relations, use of media, and the development of digital culture in the wake of the computer. It also draws widely from the literature of the secular world, critiquing perspectives where necessary and adopting perspectives that are in line with Christian anthropology, epistemology, and ontology. Through this unique lens, the reader is able to understand communication as an art, as a tool for evangelism, and as a unique human activity that allows people to have a stake in the creation. It covers both mediated and non-mediated forms of communication, is sensitive to theological differences within the Christian faith, and examines closely the problem of technology, and especially digital technology, for the practice of communication. As the newest book in the Communication, Culture, and Religion Series, Robert Fortner's work illuminates the theological aspects of communication. |
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What Is Communication? | 1 |
Communication Theology and Theory | 25 |
Communication as a Relational Activity | 51 |
Communication through Technology? | 77 |
Communication as If People Mattered | 113 |
Communication as Art | 137 |
Communication and Culture | 161 |
Communication Information and Knowledge | 185 |
Christian Intimacy and the Self in a Digital World | 209 |
Communicating in Cybernetic Culture | 231 |
Implications | 249 |
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About the Author | |
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Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication Robert S. Fortner Omejen predogled - 2006 |
Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication Robert S. Fortner Prikaz kratkega opisa - 2007 |
Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication Robert S. Fortner Predogled ni na voljo - 2007 |
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