E-raamat: Media in Mind

Media in Mind is a stimulating and mostly philosophical exploration of mind-body dualism in the context of films and video games, using John Dewey's concept of transactionism as an analytic thread. * Rob van der Bliek, York University, Journal of Cinema and Media Studies * I believe Media in Mind has something to contribute to these discussions because it offers new ways of thinking about our own intimate connections with the media that pervade our lives and connect us to one another in profound and complex ways. * Christopher Goetz, University of Iowa, Projections * With Media in Mind, Reynolds addresses longstanding philosophical hurdles in spectatorship theory while also forging a compelling naturalist model for understanding film, video games, and other media as part of the enworlded human mind. This book takes on the lofty challenge of reevaluating the Cartesian dualism undergirding most dominant theories of media with all of the wit and rigor that such a project requires. * Caetlin Benson-Allott, author of Killer Tapes and Shattered Screens: Video Spectatorship from VHS to File Sharing * Reynolds sets out a clear and elegant alternative to dualist and representationalist models of media spectatorship and video gameplay. In contrast to media theories premised on interaction between mind and media, he draws on the philosophy of John Dewey to propose a model of transactionism. The argument is lively, accessible, and profound, fueled by his close attention to a diverse array of media experiences, from Tetris to Tsai Ming-liang. His deft analyses are insightful, compelling, and fun to read. * Jennifer M. Barker, Associate Professor of Moving Image Studies in the School of Film, Media & Theater at Georgia State University *