Description: As an entry level pathway for students in sociology, media, communications and cultural studies, the aim of this work is to situate the rise of the digital media within the context of a complex and rapidly changing world.
Review Quotes:
"A concise and eclectic yet satisfactorily rich and well contextualized account of digital life."
Canadian Journal of Sociology
'Adrian Athique's introduction brings digital media, and its culture, politics and economics, into sharp focus. This book provides an essential outline of the digital world; it is accessible to all while remaining complex enough to be accurate.'
Tim Jordan, King's College London
'Digital Media and Society is a comprehensive, compelling and critical examination of the social and cultural consequences of digital media and communication technologies. The book provides a cohesive and coherent look at the present digital state of society, and it explains how the digital present came to be and what its consequences are. It is written in a clear, jargon-free manner and filled with information and questions that make it a remarkably useful teaching text.'
Steve Jones, University of Illinois at Chicago