The Boundless Self: Communication in Physical and Virtual Spaces

by Paul C. Adams

Using the body as an axis for geographical theory, this book argues that communication empowers self to constantly transcend its physical limits. It urges complete review of personal borders in space and time based on symbols, signs and signals that redefine ties to the tangible world, i.e., "Dear John" letters, layout of furniture in rooms, or chronic illness.

Adams shows how vehicular transit has altered traditional modalities like walking...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815630565
• ISBN13: 9780815630562
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"