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Just as Susan Sontag did for photography and Marshall McLuhan did for
television, Virginia Heffernan (called one of the "best living writers of
English prose") reveals the logic and aesthetics behind the Internet.
Since its inception, the Internet has morphed from merely an extension of
traditional media into its own full-fledged civilization. It is among mankind's
great masterpieces—a massive work of art. As an idea, it rivals monotheism. We
all inhabit this fascinating place. But its deep logic, its cultural potential,
and its societal impact often elude us. In this deep and thoughtful book,
Virginia Heffernan presents an original and far-reaching analysis of what the
Internet is and
Just as Susan Sontag did for photography and Marshall McLuhan did for
television, Virginia Heffernan (called one of the "best living writers of
English prose") reveals the logic and aesthetics behind the Internet.
Since its inception, the Internet has morphed from merely an extension of
traditional media into its own full-fledged civilization. It is among mankind's
great masterpieces—a massive work of art. As an idea, it rivals monotheism. We
all inhabit this fascinating place. But its deep logic, its cultural potential,
and its societal impact often elude us. In this deep and thoughtful book,
Virginia Heffernan presents an original and far-reaching analysis of what the
Internet is and