Marshall McLuhan: Escape Into Understanding a Biography

Gordon's biography paints a vivid portrait of Marshall McLuhan, highlighting his significant role in the cultural upheaval of the 1960s and the development of his groundbreaking ideas about media. It chronicles McLuhan's journey from his early life in Edmonton to his education at Cambridge and a teaching career in the U.S., culminating in his influential work at the University of Toronto. The narrative captures his enduring passion for learning and the impact he had on those around him, presenting McLuhan as a pivotal figure of the 20th century.