What can flame-throwing squirrels tell us about human emotion? Can social media empower political activism? How do we form and express our identity in a digital age? Do algorithms and search engine results have a social role? How have software and hardware transformed how we interact with eachother? What is digital society? 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. 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.

Book Information
ISBN 9781529722499
Author Simon Lindgren
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 186g