
Dis.Ordering Distribution
Infrastructures, Formats and Practices in the Circulation of Culture
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Dis.Ordering Distribution
Infrastructures, Formats and Practices in the Circulation of Culture
About this book
Dis.Ordering Distribution explores the intricate relationship between distribution and production, drawing on empirical evidence from two vibrant centers of cultural production: Africa and Asia. Delving into how cultural entrepreneurs engage with global distribution platforms and the resulting impact on the creation of cultural artifacts, the analysis reveals that digital platforms are not merely end-point distribution tools but are also reshaping production processes.
The first section, "Infrastructures, Formats, and Rules", examines the triad of infrastructures, formats, and rules, highlighting their historical significance and their role in shaping consumer behavior through distribution platforms. The second section, "Distribution as a Force Shaping Production" focuses on memes as a case study to illustrate the close link between distribution and production and how memes as a ubiquitous element of contemporary media culture, exemplify how distribution influences production. The final section, "Cultural Entrepreneurs in the Platform Business" brings attention to the physical spaces within a platform-dominated environment. It discusses how cultural entrepreneurs, such as artists and musicians, leverage their networks and data collection methods to promote their work, emphasizing the continued importance of local production and distribution sites.
This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of how digital platforms are transforming cultural production and distribution.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Foreword: Research in the Sociology of Organizations
- Acknowledgments
- Dis/Ordering Distribution: A Short Introduction
- Section I: Infrastructures, Formats, and Rules: How They Matter in Distribution and Production
- Section II: Distribution as a Force Shaping Production: The Case of Memes
- Section III: Cultural Entrepreneurs in the Platform Business