Understanding data, culture and society /
Verdegem, Pieter,
Understanding data, culture and society / Pieter Verdegem. - 247 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-234) and index.
An interdisciplinary textbook examining the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of datafication in contemporary society. The author explores how data and digital technologies shape identities, power relations, democracy, and the global economy, while addressing key concepts such as big data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Combining theory with practice through case studies, learning objectives, and further resources, the book provides students in the digital humanities and social sciences with a comprehensive introduction to data and society.
9781526459145
Information networks.
Data processing--Social aspects.
303.4833 VER
Understanding data, culture and society / Pieter Verdegem. - 247 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-234) and index.
An interdisciplinary textbook examining the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of datafication in contemporary society. The author explores how data and digital technologies shape identities, power relations, democracy, and the global economy, while addressing key concepts such as big data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Combining theory with practice through case studies, learning objectives, and further resources, the book provides students in the digital humanities and social sciences with a comprehensive introduction to data and society.
9781526459145
Information networks.
Data processing--Social aspects.
303.4833 VER