Friedrich Kittler: E-Special Introduction

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Friedrich Kittler : E-Special Introduction. / Parikka, Jussi; Feigelfeld, Paul.

In: Theory, Culture & Society, Vol. 32, No. 7-8, 12.2015, p. 349-358.

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Parikka J, Feigelfeld P. Friedrich Kittler: E-Special Introduction. Theory, Culture & Society. 2015 Dec;32(7-8):349-358. doi: 10.1177/0263276414567836

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