Abstract
Andrew Feenberg's critical theory of technology is an underutilized, relatively unknown resource in technical communication which could be exploited not only for its potential clarification of large social issues that involve our discipline, but also specifically toward the development of a critical theory of illustrations. Applications of critical theory help strengthen our discipline by forcing us to delineate extant approaches and consider whether democratic goals are being achieved through those approaches. If a critical theory of illustrations can be built from Feenberg's critical theory of technology, it should be useful for classroom instructors and researchers as well as theorists.
Recommended Citation
Northcut, Kathryn. "The Relevance of Feenberg's Critical Theory of Technology to Critical Visual Literacy: The Case of Scientific and Technical Illustrations." Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, Baywood Publishing Company, 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2190/TW.37.3.b
Department(s)
English and Technical Communication
Keywords and Phrases
Andrew Feenberg; Critical Theory of Technology; Technical Communication
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0047-2816
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Baywood Publishing Company, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
