Digitized Lives

Culture, Power, and Social Change in the Internet Era

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Computers
Cover of the book Digitized Lives by T.V. Reed, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: T.V. Reed ISBN: 9781136690037
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: T.V. Reed
ISBN: 9781136690037
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In a remarkably short period of time the Internet and associated digital communication technologies have deeply changed the way millions of people around the globe live their lives. But what is the nature of that impact? In chapters examining a broad range of issues—including sexuality, politics, education, race, gender relations, the environment, and social protest movements—Digitized Lives seeks answers to these central questions: What is truly new about so-called "new media," and what is just hype? How have our lives been made better or worse by digital communication technologies? In what ways can these devices and practices contribute to a richer cultural landscape and a more sustainable society?

Cutting through the vast—and often contradictory—literature on these topics, Reed avoids both techno-hype and techno-pessimism, offering instead succinct, witty and insightful discussions of how digital communication is impacting our lives and reshaping the major social issues of our era. The book argues that making sense of digitized culture means looking past the glossy surface of techno gear to ask deeper questions about how we can utilize technology to create a more socially, politically, and economically just world.

Companion website available at: culturalpolitics.net/digital_cultures

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In a remarkably short period of time the Internet and associated digital communication technologies have deeply changed the way millions of people around the globe live their lives. But what is the nature of that impact? In chapters examining a broad range of issues—including sexuality, politics, education, race, gender relations, the environment, and social protest movements—Digitized Lives seeks answers to these central questions: What is truly new about so-called "new media," and what is just hype? How have our lives been made better or worse by digital communication technologies? In what ways can these devices and practices contribute to a richer cultural landscape and a more sustainable society?

Cutting through the vast—and often contradictory—literature on these topics, Reed avoids both techno-hype and techno-pessimism, offering instead succinct, witty and insightful discussions of how digital communication is impacting our lives and reshaping the major social issues of our era. The book argues that making sense of digitized culture means looking past the glossy surface of techno gear to ask deeper questions about how we can utilize technology to create a more socially, politically, and economically just world.

Companion website available at: culturalpolitics.net/digital_cultures

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book A Good Death? by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Entrepreneurship in Healthcare by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Company and Campus Partnership by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Eloquent Spaces by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book God, Education, and Modern Metaphysics by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Simmel and Since (Routledge Revivals) by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Reconsidering Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Democracy, Nationalism, And Communalism by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Understanding Inclusion by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Later Roman Britain (Routledge Revivals) by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Resisting Napoleon by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Ten Steps for Genuine Leadership in Schools by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Eco-service Development by T.V. Reed
Cover of the book Sociocognitive Foundations of Educational Measurement by T.V. Reed
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy