Digital Anthropology

Digital Anthropology, 2nd Edition explores the relationship between humans and technology, challenging the moral universal of "the digital age" and examining emergent anxieties about the global spread of new technological forms. It combines case studies with theoretical discussion to reveal the profound consequences of digital culture for everyday life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Digital Anthropology, 2nd Edition delves into the intricate relationship between humans and technology, examining diverse topics such as social media usage, virtual reality, hacking, quantified self, blockchain, digital environmentalism, and digital representation. The book challenges the prevailing moral universal of the "digital age" by exploring emerging concerns about the global proliferation of new technological forms, the cultural nuances of digital experiences, and critically analyzing the intersection of the digital with emerging concepts and practices across various fields, from design to politics.

In this extensively revised edition, Digital Anthropology unveils how the rigorous examination of ethnography can challenge assumptions about the influence of digital culture and unveil its profound implications for everyday life across the globe. Through a combination of case studies and theoretical discussions, presented in an engaging and accessible style, the book captivates readers with a fervent passion for exploring new frontiers of inquiry within the realm of anthropology. This comprehensive text will serve as an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the theory of anthropology, media and information studies, communication studies, and sociology.

To further enhance its relevance, this edition includes a brand-new Introduction by editors Haidy Geismar and Hannah Knox, along with an abridged version of the original Introduction by Heather Horst and Daniel Miller. Additionally, it features new chapters on hacking and digitizing environments, among other notable additions, and extensively revised chapters throughout. By bringing the field-defining overview of digital anthropology fully up to date, this edition ensures that readers remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350078840
Edition number: 2 New edition