Understanding social media /
Hinton, Sam (Lecturer in media),
Understanding social media / Sam Hinton and Larissa Hjorth. - 1 online resource (161 pages) : illustrations (black and white). - Understanding contemporary culture . - Understanding contemporary culture. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Taking an interdisciplinary and global, intercultural approach, this book provides a clear and concise explanation of the key concepts but also goes beyond specific brands, sites and practices to show readers how to place social media more critically within the changing media and cultural landscape. Cutting across the many dimensions of social media, from the political, economic and visual, and with case studies in each chapter providing real-world examples of theory in action, this book explores the industries, ideologies and cultural practices that are increasingly becoming part of global popular culture.
Specialized.
9781446270189 (ebook) : No price
Digital media--Social aspects.
Social media.
Information society.
HM851 / .H564 2013
302.231
Understanding social media / Sam Hinton and Larissa Hjorth. - 1 online resource (161 pages) : illustrations (black and white). - Understanding contemporary culture . - Understanding contemporary culture. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Taking an interdisciplinary and global, intercultural approach, this book provides a clear and concise explanation of the key concepts but also goes beyond specific brands, sites and practices to show readers how to place social media more critically within the changing media and cultural landscape. Cutting across the many dimensions of social media, from the political, economic and visual, and with case studies in each chapter providing real-world examples of theory in action, this book explores the industries, ideologies and cultural practices that are increasingly becoming part of global popular culture.
Specialized.
9781446270189 (ebook) : No price
Digital media--Social aspects.
Social media.
Information society.
HM851 / .H564 2013
302.231