{"product_id":"understanding-new-media-9781446297094","title":"Understanding New Media","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new media landscape touches every aspect of our social, political and cultural lives. It is more important than ever, therefore, that we are able to understand and explain the complexity of our digital world.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding New Media\u003c\/em\u003egives students the tools and the knowledge they need to make sense of the relationship between technologies, media and society. This best-selling student introduction:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eMakes complex ideas accessible, clearly explaining the\u003cstrong\u003ekey thinkers, theories and research\u003c\/strong\u003estudents need to understand\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eBrings theory to life with a range ofnew case studies, from\u003cstrong\u003eselfies\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003etrolling\u003c\/strong\u003e, to the\u003cstrong\u003eapp economy\u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003ealgorithms in social media\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eGets students started on projects and essays with\u003cstrong\u003eguided research activities\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing them how to successfully put learning into practice\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eProvides\u003cstrong\u003eguided furt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extremely well constructed, accessible and wide ranging account of the consequences of living in an increasingly networked world. -- Martin Everett\u003cbr\u003eThis is an ideal balance between technology and society, and theoretical explanations and real-life applications. Now even more comprehensive, this book illuminates, provokes, and gets students to think more deeply and critically about their media environment. A must-read!  -- Pieter Verdegem\u003cbr\u003eThis second edition offers a fresh perspective on a range of timely topics and case studies and comprises an essential reading for new media students who aim to develop an overarching understanding of new media theories, phenomena and advancements. The research activities in the various chapters of the book enable students to put their learning into practice and develop applied knowledge.  -- Panayiota Tsatsou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface 1. Understanding New Media 2. The Political Economy of New Media 3. Politics and Citizenship 4. Divides, Participation and Inequality 5. New Media Uses and Abuses 6. Security, Surveillance and Safety 7. New Media and Journalism 8. Mobile Media and Everyday Life 9. New Media and Identity 10. Socialities and Social Media 11. Games and Gaming 12. The Future of New Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515750834519,"sku":"9781446297094","price":153.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/understanding-new-media-9781446297094","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}