<P>From the Bauhaus to Buckminster Fuller, and from Elvis to ecology, the writings of John McHale (1922--1978) engage a diverse set of concerns. <i>The Expendable Reader</i> highlights McHale's theorization of technology and communication and their impact on traditional ideas of culture. Assembled from a broad range of sources, the book enables a sharper grasp on McHale's thinking and on our own cultural situation.</P>