Colonialism and the Rise of Capitalism
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…
Colonialism and imperialism
The paper examines the interplay between colonialism and European history, influencing both internal European dynamics and global historical trajectories.
Manufacturing consent: The political economy of the mass media
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 new neoliberalism
The book explores the breakdown of reasoned economic governance in Europe post-2008, highlighting the disconnect between evidence-based arguments and policymaking decisions.
Climate Change and Migration: Myths and Realities
In a debate fanned by the media and populist politicians, this article argues that the ‘threats’ of masses of people from developing countries landing on European shores are not based on current…
Mapping the climate sceptical blogosphere
The article examines alternative networks of scientific knowledge production, focusing on the climate skeptical blogosphere by identifying central blogs that challenge mainstream climate science through a scientific framing and contribute to the…
Why are people skeptical about climate change? Some insights from blog comments
This paper investigates the viewpoints and demographics of more than 150 climate skeptics discovered online, highlighting their advanced educational attainment, the influence of blogs, and the emerging pattern of individuals transitioning from…
Commentary on “Beyond Misinformation: Understanding and coping with the post-truth era”
This commentary provides a detailed analysis of how misinformation shapes political discourse, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the broader political, technological, and societal context in misinformation research, particularly focusing on political polarization…
Postdigital dialogues on critical pedagogy, liberation theology and information technology
The book features dialogues between Peter McLaren and Petar Jandric and explores the intersections of critical pedagogy, liberation theology, and the postdigital condition to develop a new revolutionary consciousness for humanity.
Science on the ropes: decline of scientific culture in the era of fake news. Springer.
The book explores the decline of scientific culture in Western societies, contrasting it with the rise in Asian countries, while critically examining the influence of mass media on science production and updating…
