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Book Synopsis: Since the 1967 riots that ripped apart the city, Detroit has traditionally been viewed either as a place in ruins or a metropolis on the verge of rejuvenation. In Digital Detroit: Rhetoric and Space in the Age of the Network, author Jeff Rice goes beyond the notion of Detroit as simply a city of two ideas. Instead, he explores the city as a web of multiple meanings which, in the digital age, come together in the city’s spaces to form a network that shapes the writing, the activity, and the very thinking of those around it.
Rice focuses his study on four of Detroit’s most iconic places—Woodward Avenue, the Maccabees Building, Michigan Central Station, and 8 Mile—covering each in a separate chapter. Each of these chapters explains one of the four features of network rhetoric: folksono(me), the affective interface, response, and decision making. As these rhetorical features connect, they form the overall network called Digital Detroit. Rice demonstrates how new media, such as podcasts, wikis, blogs, interactive maps, and the Internet in general, knit together Detroit into a digital network whose identity is fluid and ever-changing.
In telling Detroit’s spatial story, Rice deftly illustrates how this new media, as a rhetorical practice, ultimately shapes understandings of space in ways that computer applications and city planning often cannot. The result is a model for a new way of thinking and interacting with space and the imagination, and for a better understanding of the challenges network rhetorics pose for writing.
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Discover the hidden stories of Detroit with Digital Detroit: Rhetoric and Space in the Age of the Network. Author Jeff Rice takes you on a captivating journey through the city's iconic places, revealing a web of multiple meanings that shape the writing, activity, and thinking of those within it. With each chapter dedicated to exploring a different facet of network rhetoric, this book unveils the power of new media in knitting together the city into a digital network. Experience the fluid and ever-changing identity of Detroit through podcasts, blogs, interactive maps, and more as you delve into the intricate relationship between space, imagination, and technology.
Unearth the soul of Detroit as Jeff Rice delves into four of the city's most iconic places in Digital Detroit: Rhetoric and Space in the Age of the Network. Woodward Avenue, the Maccabees Building, Michigan Central Station, and 8 Mile each hold a story waiting to be discovered. Explore how these places embody the four features of network rhetoric - folksono(me), the affective interface, response, and decision making. By showcasing the power of new media, including podcasts, wikis, and interactive maps, Rice sheds light on how Detroit's spaces are transformed and understood in ways that traditional city planning and computer applications cannot achieve.
Unlock the secrets of Detroit's digital network with Digital Detroit: Rhetoric and Space in the Age of the Network. Jeff Rice meticulously uncovers the interconnectedness of the city's spaces, offering a fresh perspective on the ever-changing identity of Detroit. Through a blend of captivating storytelling and insightful analysis, Rice demonstrates how new media technologies shape our understanding of space and the challenges they pose for writing. Dive into the world of podcasts, blogs, and interactive maps as you embark on a journey that will forever transform the way you perceive Detroit and its vibrant network.
Experience the transformative power of Digital Detroit: Rhetoric and Space in the Age of the Network. Jeff Rice's groundbreaking exploration of Detroit's digital landscape reveals a city like no other. By unraveling the network rhetoric at play in Woodward Avenue, the Maccabees Building, Michigan Central Station, and 8 Mile, Rice uncovers the true essence of Detroit's spaces. Journey with Rice as he analyzes the impact of new media, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts, on our understanding of space and the imagination. Open your mind to a new way of thinking and interacting with Detroit, and embrace the challenges and opportunities brought by network rhetorics.
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