Ebert, John David
The New Media Invasion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786465606
- author:
- Ebert, John David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The New Media Invasion: Digital Technologies and the World They Unmake by John David Ebert A comprehensive exploration of the impact of digital media on society, this study examines how the internet and its various entities have reshaped our world. From the book industry to social relationships and knowledge, Ebert delves into the often-overlooked "shadow" side of new technology. The book chronicles life during a radical societal shift, tracing the process by which one world disintegrates while another takes its place. A chronological history of significant events in the digital explosion is also included, providing a detailed understanding of this transformative period. For instructors considering this book for use in a course, an examination copy can be requested here.