Cirque du Pan : panic circuit : an exploration of the accelerative effects of information communication technology
Master Thesis
2006
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University of Cape Town
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Much of the developed world operates under what is referred to as liberal democratic capitalism. This implies government by the people, operating in a free and profit driven market, which in theory suggests an equality of voice and access to markets for personal profit. However the 'powerful movements of acceleration and excess' which Auge refers to above are less to do with the intentions of a liberal democratic capita list system and more accidental effects of it. This dissertation explores the constant push of commerce and the digital communication revolution as contributory factors to this hypermodern or globalised state.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-75).
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Maggs, C. 2006. Cirque du Pan : panic circuit : an exploration of the accelerative effects of information communication technology. University of Cape Town.