Digital Media and Society

2nd Edition

Simon Lindgren
eISBN-13: 9781529787078

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<p>What does it mean to live in a digital society?<br/> <br/> Does social media empower political activism?<br/> <br/> How do we form and express our identity in a digital age?<br/> <br/> Do algorithms and search engine results have a social role?<br/> <br/> How have software and hardware transformed how we interact with each other?<br/> <br/> In the early 21st century, digital media and the social have become irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge introduction, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society.<br/> <br/> With succinct explanations of the key concepts, debates and theories you need to know, this is a must-have resource for students exploring digital media, social media, media and society, data and society, and the internet.<br/> <br/> “An engaging story of the meaning digital media have in societies. The writing is relatable, with diverse and comprehensive references to theories. Above all, this is a fun book on what a contemporary digital society looks like!”<br/> - Professor Zizi Papacharissi, University of Illinois at Chicago<br/> <br/> Simon Lindgren is Professor of Sociology at Umeå University in Sweden. He is also the director of DIGSUM, an interdisciplinary academic research centre studying the social dimensions of digital technology.</p>

ISBNs 9781529787078, 9781529722499, 1529787076, 9781529722505
Language English
Number of Pages 312
Edition 2nd