This paper argues that capitalism’s rise in Europe was a result of unique historical circumstances and broader contradictions in advanced pre-capitalist societies globally, especially colonialism which played a crucial role in accelerating…

The paper examines the interplay between colonialism and European history, influencing both internal European dynamics and global historical trajectories.

Theodor Adorno’s critiques the culture industry, arguing that it commodifies and standardizes art, stifling individuality and critical thought, which remains crucial in today’s media-influenced world.

Through an analysis of films since the late 1920s, this book explores how cinema exemplifies the transformation of looking into productive labor under capitalism.

The article explores how black feminism asserts identity and challenges dominant narratives.

This article examines how digital humanitarian technologies facilitate the adoption of private-sector logics in humanitarianism, leading to a form of philanthro-capitalism where capitalist imperatives influence aid practices and institutional strategies.

The book analyzes how U.S. media performance is shaped by institutional structures and relationships, suggesting that media serves the interests of powerful societal controllers through subtle influences.

The author assembles the core of his most important writings on politics, philosophy, and media theory, including excerpts from his most influential texts in a comprehensive single-volume anthology.

This paper applies critical theory to analyze the rise of Donald Trump, focusing on economic, state, and ideological power dynamics in US capitalism.

The book critiques late capitalism, portraying a world grappling with mass sterility where cultural treasures are preserved amidst nihilistic hedonism.