Manovich, Lev
Cultural Analytics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262037105
- author:
- Manovich, Lev
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 18.54 x 2.79 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Cultural Analytics by Lev Manovich offers a unique perspective on the intersection of data science and media studies. This book presents concepts and methods for computational analysis of cultural data, exploring how to make sense of the vast amounts of digital culture available today. Manovich draws on his own research and projects to introduce core ideas of data analytics in a gentle, nontechnical way. He discusses how our society uses data and algorithms, shedding light on the ways in which they shape our world. Through this analysis, Manovich provides a valuable framework for understanding the role of data in shaping cultural phenomena, making Cultural Analytics a useful resource for anyone interested in media studies, social science, or the impact of technology on society.