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What does it mean to 'think differently'? What are the conditions under which original thought can take place and what are the obstacles to it? The ability to create thoughts is what lies at the base of philosophy and political theory and practice. One cannot hope to change the world, or even adequately critique it, without the possibility of the new in mental life. The Political Mind seeks to explore the possibility of thinking differently through connecting neuropsychological material on consciousness, nonconsciousness and affect to political theory. It spans many diverse disciplines: from hard-edged neuropsychology to sociology, economics, political theory and Eastern and Western philosophy. Its originality lies in its ability to draw meaningful connections between such disparate literatures, weaving a coherent whole. It then applies the concepts created to the currently popular topics of consumerism and the anti-capitalist and anti-globalisation movements.Key Features:* Unique in drawing connections between neuropsychology and political theory* Addresses an enormous breadth of material* Relevant to those interested in the anti-globalisation and anti-capitalism movements
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‘Telling it like we see it – a unique and invaluable resource.’ Professor David McCrone, University of Edinburgh ISBN:978 0 7486 2800 1 Edinburgh University Press 22 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LF www.eup.ed.ac.uk Front Cover Images: The Palace Kinema, Dunfermline © Scottish Screen Archive Holyrood © Neil Blain Back Cover Image: Pacific Quay, Glasgow © Neil Blain The book offers a comprehensive picture of the media in Scotland and is the first to do so. It raises a number of important questions about how Scotland presents itself at home and abroad as well as analyzing questions of politics, economics and governance. Among the contributors are David Bruce, Myra Macdonald, Brian McNair, Sarah Neely, Hugh O’Donnell, Mike Russell, Philip Schlesinger, Jane Sillars and Brian Wilson. Edited by Neil Blain and David Hutchison Neil Blain is Professor of Media and Culture and Head of Department of Film, Media & Journalism, University of Stirling. David Hutchison is Research Fellow in Media Policy, Glasgow Caledonian University. Edinburgh Cover Design: Barrie Tullett This book brings together academics, writers and politicians to explore the range and nature of the media in Scotland. The book includes chapters on the separate histories of the press, broadcasting and cinema, on the representation and construction of Scotland, the contemporary communications environment, and the languages used in the media. Other chapters consider television drama, soap opera, broadcast comedy, gender, the media and politics, race and ethnicity, gender, popular music, sport and new technology, the place of Gaelic, and current issues in screen fiction. Edited by Neil Blain and David Hutchison ‘Like its subject, The Media in Scotland is sprawling, erudite, and opinionated: a lucky-bag of history, statistics, insider opinion, and social analysis of the original “pinning jelly to a wall” phenomenon. A useful toolbox for the public servant, and fun to read.’ Christopher Harvie, MSP The Media in Scotland The Media in Scotland The Media in Scotland THE MEDIA IN SCOTLAND THE MEDIA IN SCOTLAND Edited by Neil Blain and David Hutchison EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS © in this edition Edinburgh University Press, 2008 © in the individual contributions is retained by the authors Edinburgh University Press Ltd 22 George Square, Edinburgh Typeset in 11/13 pt Monotype Bembo by Servis Filmsetting Ltd, Manchester, and printed and bound in Great Britain by Antony Rowe Ltd, Chippenham, Wilts A CIP record for this book is available from the Brit