All media work us over completely. - Marshall McLuhan

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All media work us over completely.

Marshall McLuhan

The Medium is the Massage · August 1, 2001 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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About Marshall McLuhan

Herbert Marshall McLuhan (21 July 1911 – 31 December 1980) was a Canadian philosopher, futurist, and communications theorist.

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Native Name: Herbert Marshall McLuhan

Alternative Names: Marshall MacLuhan • Marshall Mac Luhan

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