Anthropology of Digital Cultures

Digital Life, #1

Reeks: Digital Life

Tony Sale

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€6,49

This book is about Anthropology of Digital Cultures: How Online Communities Shape Modern Society. Follow me on this journey, I will explore the fascinating intersection of classical anthropology and digital culture. Explore how online communities, social media, and emerging technologies are transforming human identity, relationships, and culture. Learn essential methods for virtual fieldwork and understand the cultural impact of our increasingly digital world.

Content of the book:

Introduction

Classical Anthropology: Key Concepts and Methodologies

Foundations of Digital Anthropology: From Physical to Virtual Fieldwork

The Evolution of Online Communities: From BBS to Social Media Platforms

Digital Identity Formation: Avatars, Profiles, and Online Personas

Virtual Ethnography: Methods and Ethics in Online Research

Cybercultures and Subcultures: Norms, Values, and Practices in Digital Spaces

The Anthropology of Social Media: Rituals, Relationships, and Social Capital

Digital Divide and Techno-colonialism: Power Dynamics in the Online World

Memes, Viral Content, and Digital Folklore: Online Cultural Transmission

Digital Kinship and Online Relationships: Redefining Family and Friendship

The Future of Digital Anthropology: Emerging Technologies and Their Cultural Impact

Online Activism and Digital Movements: The Role of Technology in Social Change

Find out how anthropological methods have adapted to the virtual world.