Sarah Jurkiewicz
Blogging in Beirut - An Ethnography of a Digital Media Practice
Blogging in Beirut - An Ethnography of a Digital Media Practice
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Sarah Jurkiewicz's anthropological study of blogging emphasizes its role in practitioners' daily lives and self-understanding, viewing publicness as produced and constituted by social practices. An ethnographic exploration of blogging in Beirut is used as a case study.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 374 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Transcript Verlag
Sarah Jurkiewicz's anthropological study takes a novel approach to understanding blogging by recognizing it as a social field and a domain of practice. This perspective emphasizes the profound impact of blogging on practitioners' daily lives and their self-awareness. By adopting the notion of publicness, Jurkiewicz explores publics not as fixed entities that individuals merely inhabit but as dynamic and emergent outcomes of social practices.
In this context, Beirut's vibrant media landscape serves as a rich source for an ethnographic exploration of blogging. By immersing herself in the local blogosphere, Jurkiewicz gains firsthand insights into the diverse ways in which bloggers engage with their audiences, negotiate power dynamics, and contribute to the broader social and political discourse of the city.
Through her research, Jurkiewicz sheds light on the complex interplay between technology, culture, and social change. She demonstrates how blogging has become a powerful tool for marginalized voices to express themselves, challenge dominant narratives, and mobilize communities. Jurkiewicz also explores the ethical implications of blogging, such as the potential for privacy breaches, censorship, and the spread of misinformation.
Overall, Sarah Jurkiewicz's anthropological study offers a fresh and insightful perspective on blogging, highlighting its significance as a social field and a domain of practice. By examining the experiences of bloggers in Beirut, she contributes to our understanding of the ways in which technology and culture shape contemporary communication and activism.
Weight: 558g
Dimension: 152 x 224 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837641424
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