Worlding
Identity, Media, and Imagination in a Digital Age
By David Trend | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Worlding brings ideas about \"virtual\" places and societies together with perceptions about the \"real\" world in an era of mounting global uncertainty. As mass media and the Internet consume ever-increasing portions of our lives, are we becoming disengaged from face-to-face human interaction and real-world concerns? Or is the virtual world actually bringing people closer together and making them more involved with social issues? Worlding argues that the \"virtual\" and the \"real\" are profoundly interconnected, often in ways we don't fully appreciate. Drawing on sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, media analysis, and technology studies, Worlding makes the argument that virtual experience and social networking can be vital links to utopian visions and an appreciation of the world's diversity.
Editions of Worlding
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317248699
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317248705
Read an Excerpt
Worlding brings ideas about \"virtual\" places and societies together with perceptions about the \"real\" world in an era of mounting global uncertainty. As mass media and the Internet consume ever-increasing portions of our lives, are we becoming disengaged from face-to-face human interaction and real-world concerns? Or is the virtual world actually bringing people closer together and making them more involved with social issues? Worlding argues that the \"virtual\" and the \"real\" are profoundly interconnected, often in ways we don't fully appreciate. Drawing on sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, media analysis, and technology studies, Worlding makes the argument that virtual experience and social networking can be vital links to utopian visions and an appreciation of the world's diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worlding about?
Worlding brings ideas about \"virtual\" places and societies together with perceptions about the \"real\" world in an era of mounting global uncertainty. As mass media and the Internet consume ever-increasing portions of our lives, are we becoming disengaged from face-to-face human interaction and real-world concerns? Or is the virtual world actually bringing people closer together and making them more involved with social issues? Worlding argues that the \"virtual\" and the \"real\" are profoundly interconnected, often in ways we don't fully appreciate. Drawing on sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, media analysis, and technology studies, Worlding makes the argument that virtual experience and social networking can be vital links to utopian visions and an appreciation of the world's diversity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Worlding?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology
Where can I read a sample of Worlding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317248699
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Worlding?
David Trend
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Worlding is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317248699) and pdf(ISBN 9781317248705)