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If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Introduction considering virilios 1994 bunker archeology. These ghostly reminders of destruction and oppression prompt virilio to consider the nature of war and existence, in relation to both the second world war and contemporary times. Key theories of paul virilio by nasrullah mambrol on february 24, 2018 1. Since the publication in 1975 of paul virilios bunker archeology, the range of virilios critical works and their impact have now become clear within a variety of subjects. The entry also draws in two key references which i will use in this introductory chapter, and which underpin much in the chapters that follow. Published in rhe english language by princeron archireccural press 37 east 7th street ew york, ew york 3. This church brings to mind a time marked by world war ii, fear of the cold war and the nuclear threat.
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