All that is Solid:  Writing, Reading and Publishing in Postmodern Capitalism

Ben Agger; Timothy W. Luke

doi:10.31269/triplec.v11i2.523

Ben Agger University of Texas at Arlington
Timothy W. Luke Virginia Tech

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31269/triplec.v11i2.523

Keywords: publishing, open access, Fast Capitalism, postmodern capitalism

Abstract

This paper is a reflection on the publication practice of the journal Fast Capitalism, an open-source, electronic journal founded by Ben Agger and Timothy Luke in 2005. It also presents thoughts on writing, reading and publishing in postmodern capitalism.

Author Biography

Ben Agger, University of Texas at Arlington

Ben Agger is professor of sociology and humanities at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is editor of Fast Capitalism (http://www.fastcapitalism.com) and author of books such as “Oversharing: Presentations of Self in the Internet Age” (2012), “Speeding Up Fast Capitalism” (2004), “The Virtual Self” (2003), ““Critical Social Theories: An Introduction” (1998)“, “Cultural Studies as Critical Theory” (1992)”, “Fast Capitalism” (1998).