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We first introduce the general framework of ‘token systems’ and a convenient language for our definitions. In this context, we then formulate two independent axioms specifying the concept of a medium and begin the development of the main results. A glossary of notations can be found on page 309.
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(2008). Basic Concepts. In: Media Theory. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71697-6_2
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