Hinton, Sam (Lecturer in media) creator author. Hjorth, Larissa author. text bibliography cau Los Angeles SAGE 2013 2013 1st ed. monographic eng

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161 p : illustrations ; 24 cm. "Understanding Social Media provides a critical and timely conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media. Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, this book provides a clear and concise explanation of the key concepts but also goes beyond specific brands, sites and practices to show readers how to place social media more critically within the changing media and cultural landscape. As an aid to understanding, key concepts in each chapter are illustrated by case studies to give real-world examples of theory in action. Cutting across the many dimensions of social media, from the political, economic and visual, this book explores the industries, ideologies and cultural practices that are increasingly becoming part of global popular culture. This book is essential reading for students of media studies and cultural studies." -- Publisher's website. Introduction to social media -- What Is Web 2.0? -- Social network sites -- Participation and user created content -- Art and cultural production -- Social media games -- Social, locative and mobile media -- Conclusion. Sam Hinton and Larissa Hjorth. Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-156) and index. Digital media Social aspects Social media Information society 302.231 9781446201213 (pbk.) : 2012951705 130116 20230921135330.0 0000031851