JOURNAL ARTICLE

The New Real: Media and Mimesis in Japan from Stereographs to Emoji by Jonathan E. Abel (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2024, v. 65, n. 1. P. 412 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Coates, Jamie 3 of 3

Abstract

"The New Real: Media and Mimesis in Japan from Stereographs to Emoji" by Jonathan E. Abel is a comprehensive exploration of Japanese media technology innovations in the twentieth century. Abel challenges the notion that new media technologies provide access to more immediate realities and radically transform human behavior. Through case studies and Japanese media debates, he argues for a reevaluation of mimesis as a concept metaphor for imitation and mediation. While the book's complexity may make it unsuitable for undergraduates, it offers valuable insights for scholars and highlights the importance of Japanese studies in media debates and theories. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2024/01, Vol. 65, Issue 1, p412
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2024.a920558
  • Accession Number:175855444
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