Meaning in the Age of Social Media
Author | : G. Langlois |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 275 |
Release | : 2014-06-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137356611 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137356618 |
Rating | : 4/5 (618 Downloads) |
Download or read book Meaning in the Age of Social Media written by G. Langlois and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for meaning is an essential human activity. It is not just about agreeing on some definitions about the world, objects, and people; it is an ethical process of opening up to find new possibilities. Langlois uses case studies of social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon) to revisit traditional conceptions of meaning.