During this centenary year of celebrations honouring the birth of Marshall McLuhan, it is gratifying to learn that the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto will honour the career and contributions of Dr. Eric McLuhan, the eldest son of Marshall, by awarding him an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD). Although the formal citation for the award is not available at this moment, the award is no doubt being given for a lifetime of accomplishment by Eric in collaborating with his father during the latter’s lifetime, completing unfinished aspects of his father’s work, as well as extending that work. He has also published his own original work in literary, communication and media studies. The award will be made at the University of Toronto fall convocation on November 5, 2011.
I’m sure that all students of Marshall McLuhan, scholars, media professionals and practitioners, as well as everyone interested in the powerful force of media in contemporary life will congratulate Eric McLuhan for his remarkable achievements.
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La misma Universidad de Toronto, que cerró el centro de investigación de Marshall McLuhan poco antes de su muerte, mostrando absoluta indiferencia a las peticiones de quienes solicitaron no cerrarlo -entre ellos, el propio Eric-, ahora concede a Eric, el mayor de los seis hijos de Marshall, doctorado honoris causa.
La precipitada e ingrata clausura del cento de investigación, produjo profundo dolor en Marshall, quien en sus últimos días de vida presenció cómo el centro era desmantelado.
Considero que por honrar la memoria de Marshall, Eric debería rechazar tal reconocimiento -esa es mi opinión-.
En fin, las razones de la política son otras.
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