Digital Media and Society

In today's world, digital media and the social are irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge introduction, Simon Lindgren introduces a wide range of concepts and approaches that aid in exploring and understanding what it means to live in a digital society. In this new edition you will encounter:- An exploration of non-progressive forms of digital activism, including radicalization and hate groups- Added coverage of post-pandemic, post-truth digital media with topics such as disinformation and computational propaganda- Cutting-edge content on algorithms, covering recent developments in generative AI, LLMs, and synthetic media such as deepfakes.- Expanded learning features and discussion prompts to put theory into practiceUpdated, revised and expanded throughout to cover emerging platforms and issues, this book is a must-have for students exploring digital media, social media, and the internet.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Lindgren, Lindgren Simon
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.06.2025
• EAN: 9781529681468
• ISBN: 978-1-5296-8146-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Communication Studies, Sociology & anthropology, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, For undergraduate education and equivalents, Textbook, coursework