The Dialectic of Digital Culture (Hardcover)

This edited collection analyzes the role of digital technology in contemporary society dialectically. While many authors, journalists, and commentators have argued that the internet and digital technologies will bring us democracy, equality, and freedom, digital culture often results in loss of privacy, misinformation, and exploitation. This collection challenges celebratory readings of digital technology by suggesting digital culture's potential is limited because of its fundamental relationship to oppressive social forces. The Dialectic of Digital Culture explores ways the digital realm challenges and reproduces power. The contributors provide innovative case studies of various phenomenon including #metoo, Etsy, mommy blogs, music streaming, sustainability, and net neutrality to reveal the reproduction of neoliberal cultural logics. In seemingly transformative digital spaces, these essays provide dialectical readings that challenge dominant narratives about technology and study specific aspects of digital culture that are often under explored.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2019
Editors:	David Arditi • Jennifer Miller
Contributors:	David Arditi • Brian Connor • Lisa Daily • Long Doan • Robert Gehl • Nancy Hanrahan • Ariella Horwitz • Douglas Kellner
Dimensions:	228 x 160 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-1-4985-8986-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies
LSN:	1-4985-8986-3
Barcode:	9781498589864

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