TY - BOOK AU - Hinton,Sam AU - Hjorth,Larissa TI - Understanding social media T2 - Understanding contemporary culture SN - 9781446270189 (ebook) : AV - HM851 .H564 2013 U1 - 302.231 23 PY - 2013/// CY - London PB - SAGE KW - Digital media KW - Social aspects KW - Social media KW - Information society N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - 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 UR - https://sk.sagepub.com/books/understanding-social-media ER -