Deborah Lupton

The Quantified Self

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ISBN 13:
9781509500604
author:
Deborah Lupton
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press First Edition edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
14 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Deborah Lupton,The Quantified Self,Polity Press,150950060X,Communication & Media,Social Science,Digital media - Social aspects,Reflection (Philosophy),Self-actualization (Psychol
Condition:
New
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Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.69

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The Quantified Self by Deborah Lupton Deborah Lupton critically examines the social, cultural and political dimensions of contemporary self-tracking practices. She explores how 'self-knowledge through numbers' has become a widespread phenomenon, with far-reaching implications for our understanding of selfhood and human embodiment. Lupton delves into the benefits and drawbacks of self-tracking, as well as its impact on personal data being used beyond individual purposes. The book sheds light on how this information is repurposed for commercial, governmental, managerial and research purposes, highlighting the complex relationships between personal data practices and big data politics. This insightful analysis reveals the crucial implications of self-tracking in today's digital age.

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