Writing and its cultural effects

Authors

  • Márcio Souza Gonçalves Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2009.39.5838

Keywords:

Writing, media, culture

Abstract

The paper discusses the relationship between communication technology and culture, focusing specifically on writing and its effects. In doing so, writing is considered as a communication technology. We discuss its economic, administrative, legal, religious and macro social impacts. The discussion is centered in three canonical scholars for the subject and their respective theories. Finally, some of the epistemologic problems concerning theories linking writing and culture or, more generally, communication technology and culture, are considered.

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Author Biography

Márcio Souza Gonçalves, Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro

Professor da Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro

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Published

2009-09-22

How to Cite

Gonçalves, M. S. (2009). Writing and its cultural effects. Revista FAMECOS, 16(39), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2009.39.5838

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 39 (2009)

Section

Special Dossier: GT Communication and Culture (Compós - 2009)

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