A Political Theory of Post-Truth

by Ignas Kalpokas

Book Overview

This book combines political theory with media and communications studies in order to formulate a theory of post-truth, concentrating on the latter's preconditions, context, and functions in today's societies. Contrary to the prevalent view of post-truth as primarily manipulative, it is argued that post-truth is, instead, a collusion in which audiences willingly engage with aspirational narratives co-created with the communicators. Meanwhile, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319977121
• ISBN13: 9783319977126
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"