Burgess, Jean
Twitter: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781479801756
- author:
- Burgess, Jean
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New York University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twitter: A Biography explores the forces that have shaped Twitter into one of the most influential social media platforms in contemporary culture. From its humble beginnings as a personal messaging service to its current status as a global hub for public broadcasting and discussion, this book charts the evolution of Twitter over time. Through a narrative that spans the platform's growth and transformation, Jean Burgess and Nancy K. Baym reveal how Twitter has become a key site for politics, business, and digital ideologies to intersect. The authors examine the opportunities and challenges that have arisen from Twitter's rapid expansion, including its impact on progressive communities and the spread of disinformation. This book offers a fresh perspective on the role of social media in shaping our culture and society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex forces at play in the digital age.
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