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The Medium is the Massage

Marshall McLuhan, Quentin Fiore
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The Medium is the Massage

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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Marshall McLuhan, Quentin Fiore

The Medium is the Massage

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

1960s

Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore explores how media and technology shape human experiences and perceptions. Through a combination of text and images, the book illustrates the profound influence of different media on society, emphasizing that the medium itself, rather than its content, significantly impacts individuals' understanding of the world.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

17,987 ratings

71%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore is praised for its innovative design and pioneering exploration of media's impact on society. The book engages visually and intellectually, challenging readers to rethink information consumption. However, some find its format chaotic and difficult to follow. Overall, it remains an influential work on media theory.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Medium is the Massage?

A reader fascinated by media theory, technology, and culture will enjoy The Medium is the Massage. Fans of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World or Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death may also appreciate its innovative blend of text and imagery that challenges perceptions of media's impact.

4.2

17,987 ratings

71%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

1960s

Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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