The Virilio Dictionary

by John Armitage

Overview

The first dictionary dedicated to the pioneering work of French art and technology critic Paul Virilio. In Virilio's writings, meanings and interpretations are often difficult and ambiguous. This dictionary guides you through his concepts with headwords including Accident, Body, Cinema, Deterritorialization and Eugenics. Explore the very edge of Virilio's pioneering thought in cultural and social theory with the entries on Foreclosure, Grey Ecology, Polar Inertia and the Overexposed City.The Virilio Dictionary is ideal for anyone wanting to keep up with Virilio's dynamic program for the study of postmodern culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748682317
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	05/31/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

John Armitage is Professor of Media Arts at the Winchester School of Art, Southampton University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; Introduction, John Armitage; Entries A–Z; Bibliography; Notes on Contributors.

What People are Saying About This

Finally all the facets of Paul Virilio's visionary work expertly analysed and summarised in one book. A truly amazing project which reads like science-fiction in the present tense.

Douglas Kellner

Paul Virilio is one of the most provocative and original thinkers of the contemporary era, and The Virilio Dictionary, expertly edited and introduced by John Armitage, provides a splendid over-view and presentation of the key concepts and ideas proliferating in Virilio’s diverse and multifaceted works. The entries are clear and engaging, and provide an excellent access to one of the key thinkers of our time.

Sylvere Lotringer

Finally all the facets of Paul Virilio's visionary work expertly analysed and summarised in one book. A truly amazing project which reads like science-fiction in the present tense.

Editorial Reviews

Paul Virilio is one of the most provocative and original thinkers of the contemporary era, and The Virilio Dictionary, expertly edited and introduced by John Armitage, provides a splendid over-view and presentation of the key concepts and ideas proliferating in Virilio’s diverse and multifaceted works. The entries are clear and engaging, and provide an excellent access to one of the key thinkers of our time.

Douglas Kellner

Finally all the facets of Paul Virilio's visionary work expertly analysed and summarised in one book. A truly amazing project which reads like science-fiction in the present tense.

Sylvere Lotringer