John Durham Peters
5 books
About the Author
John Durham Peters is a distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of English and Film Studies at Yale University, where he has profoundly shaped the fields of media theory and communication studies. Renowned for his incisive explorations of how humans connect with the world through language, technology, and nature, Peters draws on philosophy, history, and cultural critique to unravel the myths and realities of communication. In his seminal work Speaking into the Air: A History of the Idea of Communication, he traces the evolution of interpersonal and mass media ideas from ancient times to the digital age, challenging conventional notions of dialogue and broadcast. Similarly, The Marvelous Clouds: Toward a Philosophy of Elemental Media extends this inquiry into the elemental forces—air, water, earth—that underpin modern media infrastructures, urging a reevaluation of our environmental entanglements. Peters's scholarship bridges the humanities and sciences, offering fresh perspectives on the invisible threads binding society.
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