Postmodernism and technology in don DeLillo's novel the white noise
Joint Authors
Husayn, Hanan Abbas
Amir, Inas Subhi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 33 (30 Nov. 2018), pp.653-676, 24 p.
Publisher
Wasit University Educational College
Publication Date
2018-11-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
24
Main Subjects
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This paper aims at investigating the effect of postmodernism and technology on the social life in don Delillo's novel the white noise.
in this novel, don Delillo portrays the chaotic life by using modern technology which has been presented by three ways.
the first way is by television as being a source of information and entertainment.
the second way is by the toxic event whereas the third is by Dylar's episode and its destructive consequences.
he depicts that through the atmosphere of jack's family plus its effects on the life and thoughts of the elders and society.
he proves that technology is leading humanity not to safety, but to death.
he further highlights that by showing the impact of technology on the life of the main characters in his novel the white noise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amir, Inas Subhi& Husayn, Hanan Abbas. 2018. Postmodernism and technology in don DeLillo's novel the white noise. Journal of Education College،Vol. 2018, no. 33, pp.653-676.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-906781
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amir, Inas Subhi& Husayn, Hanan Abbas. Postmodernism and technology in don DeLillo's novel the white noise. Journal of Education College No. 33 (Nov. 2018), pp.653-676.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-906781
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amir, Inas Subhi& Husayn, Hanan Abbas. Postmodernism and technology in don DeLillo's novel the white noise. Journal of Education College. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 33, pp.653-676.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-906781
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-906781