Facebook and the Online Self

Covering topics such as Facebook's acquisitions (Whatsapp, Instagram, Oculus Rift), Facebook games and challenges like Farmville, and privacy and ownership of Facebook profiles and posts, this short student-friendly book will explore the history, business model, cultural impact, and future of the titular social network.

List of contents

Chapter 1. The History of Facebook
Chapter 2. Facebook's Business Model
Chapter 3. Data and Privacy
Chapter 4. Facebook's Cultural Impact
Chapter 5. Facebook and Politics
Chapter 6. Facebook and News
Chapter 7. Facebook's Future

About the author

William Merrin is an Associate Professor in Media and Communication, Swansea University.

Summary

Covering topics such as Facebook’s acquisitions (Whatsapp, Instagram, Oculus Rift), Facebook games and challenges like Farmville, and privacy and ownership of Facebook profiles and posts, this short student-friendly book will explore the history, business model, cultural impact, and future of the titular social network.

Product details

• Authors: William Merrin, Merrin William
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781138595255
• ISBN: 978-1-138-59525-5
• No. of pages: 260
• Series: Routledge Focus on Digital Culture; Routledge Focus on Digital Culture
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Media Studies, Sociology, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SCIENCE / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, History of Science, Media, Information & Communication Industries