Digital Media and Society

Simon Lindgren

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English

Sage Publications Ltd
20 December 2021

Communication studies; Cultural studies; Sociology & anthropology

"What does it mean to live in a digital society?

Does 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 each other?

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.

""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!""

- Professor Zizi Papacharissi, University of Illinois at Chicago

Simon Lindgren is Professor of Sociology at Umea University in Sweden. He is also the director of DIGSUM, an interdisciplinary academic research centre studying the social dimensions of digital technology."

By: Simon Lindgren
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 186mm,
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9781529722499
ISBN 10: 1529722497
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 20 December 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Digital Society Social Media Platforms Beyond Optimism and Pessimism Interaction and Identity Communities and Networks Visuality and Visibility Emotions and Affect Power and Exploitation Activism and Mobilisation Datafication and Algorithms Software and Devices Researching Digital Society Epilogue: Digital Media and Social Change

Simon Lindgren is Professor of Sociology at Umeå University in Sweden. He is also director of DIGSUM, an interdisciplinary academic research centre studying the social dimensions of digital technology, and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Digital Social Research. His research is about the relationship between digital media and society with a particular focus on politics and power relations. He studies mobilisation and contention on the internet and the consequences of datafication and automation for such processes.

Reviews for Digital Media and Society

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! -- Professor Zizi Papacharissi