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Ritzer: Contemporary Sociological Theory Book Cover
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots: The Basics
George Ritzer, University of Maryland
Postmodern Grand Theories

Internet Exercises

Exercise 1

Go to the website of QVC at http://www.qvc.com and answer the following questions:

  1. What is QVC?
  2. In what way is it an example of a new means of consumption?
  3. How does the concept of implosion apply to QVC?
  4. What are two examples of simulation on this website?

 

 

Exercise 2

Go to http://www.ctheory.net/text_file.asp?pick=132. This site features an interview with Paul Virilio. Answer the following questions:

  1. Why does Virilio think that the war in Kosovo was so astonishing?
  2. How does Virilio’s understanding of the war in Kosovo relate to his theory of dromology?
  3. What type of deterrence does Virilio argue is superseding nuclear deterrence?
  4. Does Virilio believe that the military industrial complex is still relevant in a postmodern world?








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