Limor Shifman
Memes: In Digital Culture (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262525435
- author:
- Limor Shifman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.6 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, Networking & Security, Network Topics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Internet's most enduring creations are often humorous and fleeting. Yet, they can also reveal profound insights into our digital culture. In "Memes in Digital Culture", Limor Shifman explores the world of internet memes, examining their role in shaping our online experiences. Shifman investigates a range of well-known memes, from "Gangnam Style" to "Leave Britney Alone", and analyzes what makes them successful. She argues that memes are more than just entertaining content - they also reflect fundamental aspects of the internet and participatory web culture. By taking memes seriously, Shifman sheds new light on their significance in our digital lives. This book offers a compelling exploration of the internet's most popular creations, revealing the ways in which they shape our online interactions and cultural norms.
Related Products
Related Products
Free Will (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
Mark Balaguer
Ketamine (MIT Press Essential Knowledge)
Moghaddam, Bita
Analog (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
Hassan, Robert
Happiness (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
Lomas, Tim
Extremism (MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)
Berger, J. M.