Exploring the Selfie - Historical, Theoretical, and Analytical Approaches to Digital Self-Photography (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This volume explores the selfie not only as a specific photographic practice that is deeply rooted in digital culture, but also how it is understood in relation to other media of self-portrayal. Unlike the public debate about the dangers of 'selfie-narcissism', this anthology discusses what the practice of taking and sharing selfies can tell us about media culture today: can the selfie be critiqued as an image or rather as a social practice? What are the technological conditions of this form of vernacular photography? By gathering articles from the fields of media studies; art history; cultural studies; visual studies; philosophy; sociology and ethnography, this book provides a media archaeological perspective that highlights the relevance of the selfie as a stereotypical as well as creative practice of dealing with ourselves in relation to technology.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	April 2018
First published:	2017
Editors:	Julia Eckel • Jens Ruchatz • Sabine Wirth
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	392
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-57948-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-57948-7
Barcode:	9783319579481

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