Digital Cultures

ISBN-13: 9780367724986 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 138 str.

Smeeta Mishra

Opis

The book showcases the fascinating ways in which we use our digital devices, social media platforms and apps by drawing upon academic research, everyday observations and a determination to challenge assumptions and hasty generalizations.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. Exploring Selfies – Beyond ‘Duckfaces’ and Adolescent Rituals 2. ‘Send me a sexy picture’: Love, Intimacy and Infidelity in the Digital Era 3. Self-tracking one’s way to wellness: Expert patients, quantified health and online communities 4. Becoming Internet famous: Performing "authenticity" and engaging audiences 5. Digital Activism: The Power of Hashtags and Memes 6. "Digital Detox:" Resisting the lure of the digital