The Bias of Communication

Harold Innis's "The Bias of Communication" is a seminal work in media studies that explores the relationship between communication technologies and the development of societies.

Innis argues that different communication technologies, such as oral traditions, print, and electronic media, shape the structure of power and knowledge within a society.

He examines how these biases influence social, political, and economic structures.

The book's central theme is the interplay between time and space in communication, highlighting how different media favor either temporal or spatial extension.

Innis's work has had a profound impact on media theory and continues to inform contemporary discussions about the social and cultural implications of communication technologies.