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This paper discusses John Meyrowitz's book titled "No Sense of Space" and critically analyzes the author's theme and argument. The paper discusses whether media can free people from spatial attachments. The paper also presents the views of the author, specifically regarding the fact that media have destroyed the traditional relationship between the physical and social realms, and consequently, people no longer know their place in the world.

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"This paper reviews the book "No Sense of Space". Book Review John Meyrowitz's "No Sense of Space" Introduction Technological innovation moves at a rapid rate. So fast in fact, that society has yet to determine the serious long-term effects of all new forms of technology. It is common knowledge that excessive exposure to radiation from computers, microwaves, and television, is physically harmful to people. Reports have surfaced about people being diagnosed with brain cancer from excessive cell phone use (i.e. Johnny Cochrane). It is common knowledge that technology can be physically harmful to people, but how does excessive exposure to technology, television for instance, effect people socially? People are exposed to communication technology on a daily basis."

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