Scholz, Trebor
Digital Labor: The Internet as Playground and Factory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415896955
- author:
- Scholz, Trebor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Digital Labor: The Internet as Playground and Factory explores the shifting landscape of labor markets in the digital age. This collection of essays examines the intersection of technology, politics, and history to reveal the darker side of the internet. The authors argue that the divide between leisure time and work has blurred, with every aspect of life driving the digital economy. The book delves into the concept of "playbor" - the interplay between play and labor - and its implications for exploitation and empowerment. Through 14 thought-provoking chapters, contributors explore how users can politicize their online activities, create alternative social networks, and thrive in a digital world. By shedding light on the complex relationships between technology, power, and society, Digital Labor offers a nuanced understanding of the internet's impact on our lives and the need for critical thinking about our online experiences.
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