Name/Title
war and peace in the global villageEntry/Object ID
2026.2.10Description
A blend of text and imagery that explores how electronic media and technology forge an interconnected “global village,” sparking deep social transformation, identity tensions, and conflict as traditional linear structures unravel.Context
Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher and Quentin Fiore was a graphic designer. The book argues that new technologies extend human senses, and that the accelerating pace of innovation ushers in a “transitional era of profound pain and tragic identity quest,” anticipating a world without fixed centers or clear boundaries.Acquisition
Accession
2026.2Source or Donor
Dick MartinNotes
Acquired in April 2026Book Details
Author
Marshall McLuhan, Quentin FiorePublisher
Bantam BooksPlace Published
Country
United States, CanadaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1968LCCN
68-19249Notes
Pages: 190Copyright
Copyright Holder
Marshall McLuhanCopyright Date
1968Create Date
April 15, 2026Update Date
April 15, 2026