Book review of Erkki Huhtamo and Jussi Parikka, eds., Media Archaeology. Approaches, Applications, and Implications (2011, Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press) (original) (raw)

The book review evaluates "Media Archaeology: Approaches, Applications, and Implications" edited by Erkki Huhtamo and Jussi Parikka, highlighting its significance for both media studies and social sciences. It argues that the anthology offers valuable insights by focusing on the materiality and complexity of media technologies rather than a linear history. The review suggests that the book's themes mirror a materialist turn in academia and proposes synthesizing media archaeology with critical new media studies to deepen the understanding of the socio-political implications of media technologies.