{"product_id":"speaking-into-the-air-a-history-of-the-idea-of-communication","title":"Speaking into the Air: A History of the Idea of Communication","description":"Communication plays a vital and unique role in society-often blamed for problems when it breaks down and at the same time heralded as a panacea for human relations. A sweeping history of communication, Speaking Into the Air illuminates our expectations of communication as both historically specific and a fundamental knot in Western thought.\n\n\"This is a most interesting and thought-provoking book. . . . Peters maintains that communication is ultimately unthinkable apart from the task of establishing a kingdom in which people can live together peacefully. Given our condition as mortals, communication remains not primarily a problem of technology, but of power, ethics and art.\" —Antony Anderson, New Scientist\n\n\"Guaranteed to alter your thinking about communication. . . . Original, erudite, and beautifully written, this book is a gem.\" —Kirkus Reviews\n\n\"Peters writes to reclaim the notion of authenticity in a media-saturated world. It's this ultimate concern that renders his book a brave, colorful exploration of the hydra-headed problems presented by a rapid-fire popular culture.\" —Publishers Weekly\n\nWhat we have here is a failure-to-communicate book. Funny thing is, it communicates beautifully. . . . Speaking Into the Air delivers what superb serious books always do-hours of intellectual challenge as one absorbs the gradually unfolding vision of an erudite, creative author.\" —Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0226662772\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0226662772.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Peters, John Durham\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743859671101,"sku":"BVV.0226662772.G","price":8.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0226662772-0.jpg?v=1790803468","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/speaking-into-the-air-a-history-of-the-idea-of-communication","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}