Digital Media and Society

Living in a digital society means being connected to the internet and using digital technology to communicate, work, and interact with others. It also involves using social media and other digital platforms to share information, express opinions, and engage in political activism. The digital age has transformed how we form and express our identity, with algorithms and search engine results playing a social role in shaping our perceptions of ourselves and others. Software and hardware have also transformed how we interact with each other, with mobile devices and social media allowing us to connect with people from all over the world in real-time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

In the early 21st century, digital media and the social have become irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge introduction, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society.

With succinct explanations of the key concepts, debates, and theories you need to know, this is a must-have resource for students exploring digital media, social media, media and society, data and society, and the internet.

“An engaging story of the meaning digital media have in societies. The writing is relatable, with diverse and comprehensive references to theories. Above all, this is a fun book on what a contemporary digital society looks like!”

- Professor Zizi Papacharissi, University of Illinois at Chicago

Simon Lindgren is Professor of Sociology at Umeå University in Sweden. He is also the director of DIGSUM, an interdisciplinary academic research centre studying the social dimensions of digital technology.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 232 x 186 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529722505
Edition number: 2 Revised edition