Christian Fuchs est un théoricien critique de premier plan de la communication et de la société. Son œuvre explore des analyses critiques approfondies des processus de communication contemporains et de leur impact sociétal, avec un accent particulier sur les technologies numériques et leurs ramifications sociales. Fuchs examine comment les plateformes numériques façonnent nos relations, notre politique et notre économie.
Media, Communication and Society Volume One
Focusing on Marxist-humanist communication theory, the book explores how communication functions within capitalist society. It examines the implications of communication practices and their impact on social relations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the interplay between communication and economic structures.
An analytical intervention into Trumpology, Twitter and authoritarianism.
Exploring the implications of digital capitalism, this book delves into its multifaceted nature and its impact on media and communication. It engages with diverse critical thinkers, offering theoretical frameworks that enhance the understanding of contemporary digital dynamics. This analysis not only critiques the current digital landscape but also provides insights into the societal changes driven by technological advancements and capitalist practices.
Exploring the transformation of labor in the digital age, Christian Fuchs critically analyzes the impact of computers and social media on the workforce within the capitalist ICT industry. Through global case studies, including unpaid social media users and workers in various sectors, he reveals how ICT corporations exploit labor, highlighting the significant consequences on workers' lives and well-being. This examination delves into the hidden costs of digital media, offering a comprehensive understanding of contemporary labor dynamics.
OccupyMedia! shows how Occupy activists confront capitalism and communication in a world of crisis, capitalism, surveillance and social media.
The book presents a social theory of the internet, exploring its transformative impact on ecological, economic, political, and cultural systems in modern society. It delves into how new information and communication technologies have reshaped these interconnected domains, providing insights into the complexities of the information society. Through this analysis, it highlights the profound changes brought about by digital advancements.
In order to fight capitalism in the digital age, we must understand Marx!
This introductory text is a critical theory toolkit on how to how to make use of Karl Marx's ideas in media, communication, and cultural studies. Karl Marx's ideas remain of crucial relevance, and in this short, student-friendly book, leading expert Christian Fuchs introduces Marx to the reader by discussing 15 of his key concepts and showing how they matter for understanding the digital and communicative capitalism that shapes human life in twenty-first century society. Key concepts covered include: the dialectic, materialism, commodities, capital, capitalism, labour, surplus-value, the working class, alienation, means of communication, the general intellect, ideology, socialism, communism, and class struggles. Students taking courses in Media, Culture and Society; Communication Theory; Media Economics; Political Communication; and Cultural Studies will find Fuchs' concise introduction an essential guide to Marx.
Now more than ever, we need to understand social media - the good as well as the bad. We need critical knowledge that helps us to navigate the controversies and contradictions of this complex digital media landscape. Only then can we make informed judgements about what's happening in our media world, and why. Showing the reader how to ask the right kinds of questions about social media, Christian Fuchs takes us on a journey across social media, delving deep into case studies on Google, Facebook, Twitter, WikiLeaks and Wikipedia. The result lays bare the structures and power relations at the heart of our media landscape. This book is the essential, critical guide for all students of media studies and sociology. Readers will never look at social media the same way again.
Focusing on the political economy of communication, this guide equips students with the tools to critically analyze the media's role in society. It delves into the intricate relationships between media, culture, and economics, fostering a deeper understanding of how these elements influence public discourse and societal structures. Through its comprehensive approach, the book encourages critical thinking about media practices and their broader implications.