In today's world, digital media and the social are irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge introduction,Ā Simon LindgrenĀ introduces a wide range of concepts and approaches that aid in exploring and understanding what it means to live in a digital society. In this new edition you will encounter:
-Ā An exploration ofĀ non-progressive forms of digital activism, including radicalization and hate groups
-Ā Added coverage ofĀ post-pandemic, post-truth digital media with topics such as disinformation and computational propaganda
-Ā Cutting-edge content onĀ algorithms, covering recent developments in generative AI, LLMs, and synthetic media such as deepfakes.
- Expanded learning features and discussion prompts to put theory into practice
Updated, revised and expanded throughout to cover emerging platforms and issues, this book is a must-have for students exploring digital media, social media,Ā and the internet.