In a world dominated by the likes of Facebook, Google, Amazon and other corporate technology multinationals the first book (published today) in a new book series entitled Critical Digital and Social Media Studies CRITICAL THEORY OF COMMUNICATION by series editor Christian Fuchs explains why a dialectical and cultural-materialist critical theory of communication is so vital for understanding our society and environment.

Publication is marked by a launch event at Fyvie Hall, 309 Regent Street, University of Westminster Wednesday 18.30 today hosted by the Westminster Institute for Advanced Studies and the University of Westminster Press.

• Critical Digital and Social Media Studies series