What can flame-throwing squirrels tell us about human emotion? Can
social media empower political activism? How has the internet changed
the way we form our identities? Do algorithms have a social role? What
is digital society? In the early 21st century, digital media and the
social have become irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge
introduction, author Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in
a digital society. Neatly divided into three sections, Digital Media
and Society expertly leads students through: Theories: from social
media and cyber-optimism, to online social interaction and social
change Topics: from emotion, participation and the public sphere, to
the impact of data, software and mobile technology Tools: from
digital ethnography, social network analysis and text-mining, to
guidance on digital ethics and mixing methods With succinct
explanations of key concepts and theories, practical exercises to aid
understanding and application, and suggested further reading sections
to guide students through the literature and enhance their own
research, this is a must-have resource for all students of the digital
society. Digital Media and Society is essential reading for
undergraduate and postgraduate courses exploring digital media, social
media, media and society, media sociology, and the Internet.
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ISBN
9781473998896
Publisert
2017
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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