Understanding Social Media

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Larissa Hjorth (RMIT University, Australia) Sam Hinton (University of Canberra, Australia)

Understanding Social Media

Larissa Hjorth (RMIT University, Australia), Sam Hinton (University of Canberra, Australia)

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Sage Publications Ltd
07 October 2019

Communication studies

Exploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment, Understanding Social Media provides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media.

Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape.

Updated throughout, the Second Edition of this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of:

Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social media Datafication and algorithmic cultures Surveillance, privacy and intimacy The rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiences Sharing economies and social media publics The increasing importance of visual economies AR, VR and social media play Death and digital legacy

Tying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries.

By: Larissa Hjorth (RMIT University Australia), Sam Hinton (University of Canberra, Australia)
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781526425959
ISBN 10: 1526425955
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 07 October 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Approaches to Social Media Chapter 3 Histories of Social Media Chapter 4 Datafication and Algorithmic Cultures Chapter 5 Mobile Applification Chapter 6 Geolocation and Social Media Chapter 7 Social Media Visualities Chapter 8 Mobile Media Art: The Art of the Social Chapter 9 Museums and New Visualities Chapter 10 Paralinguistics Chapter 11 Social Media Mixed Reality Chapter 12 Social Media and Death Chapter 13 Conclusion

Larissa Hjorth is Professor in the Games Program at the School of Media & Communication, at RMIT University, Australia. Sam Hinton is Senior Lecturer in Media, Arts and Design Faculty at the University of Canberra, Australia.