The Art of Reverse Engineering: Open – Dissect – Rebuild (Cultural and Media Studies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3837625036 ISBN 13: 9783837625035

Publisher: transcript publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Reverse Engineering is a term that comes originally from the field of mechanical engineering. Reverse Engineering indicates the process of analysing an existing object or system by laying out its construction plan to then rebuild it in every detail. This manner of reconstruction allows for modifications and adjustments to new demands and requirements, it signifies creative appropriation, democratisation of knowledge, further development. The contributions in this volume take Reverse Engineering to another level, applying it to the fields of arts, sciences and politics in an attempt to reveal the procedures of culture and technology at work, and the importance of access, knowledge and skills in reshaping our present times and future.

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About the Authors

Günther Friesinger ist Künstler, Philosoph, Kurator und Produzent. Er ist Gründer und Leiter des paraflows festival, Chairman des QDK - Quartier für Digitale Kultur, Geschäftsführer von monochrom, Produzent des Arse Elektronika Festivals, des Roboexotica Festivals und des KOMM.ST Festivals. Friesinger lehrt Kulturmanagement, Produktion, Social Media und Ausstellungsdramaturgie an Universitäten in Österreich, Deutschland und der Schweiz.

Jana Herwig is a researcher in the Vienna-based research project »Texture Matters. The Optical and Haptical in Media« and academic assistant at the Chair for Intermediality, Dept. of Theater, Film and Media Studies, University of Vienna.

Edition details

• Publisher: transcript publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3837625036
• ISBN 13: 9783837625035
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190
• Editor: Friesinger Günther, Herwig Jana