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Digital Keywords: A Vocabulary of Information Society and Culture (Princeton Studies in Culture and Technology, 8)

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Book Synopsis: How the digital revolution has shaped our language

In the age of search, keywords increasingly organize research, teaching, and even thought itself. Inspired by Raymond Williams's 1976 classic Keywords, the timely collection Digital Keywords gathers pointed, provocative short essays on more than two dozen keywords by leading and rising digital media scholars from the areas of anthropology, digital humanities, history, political science, philosophy, religious studies, rhetoric, science and technology studies, and sociology. Digital Keywords examines and critiques the rich lexicon animating the emerging field of digital studies.

This collection broadens our understanding of how we talk about the modern world, particularly of the vocabulary at work in information technologies. Contributors scrutinize each keyword independently: for example, the recent pairing of digital and analog is separated, while classic terms such as community, culture, event, memory, and democracy are treated in light of their historical and intellectual importance. Metaphors of the cloud in cloud computing and the mirror in data mirroring combine with recent and radical uses of terms such as information, sharing, gaming, algorithm, and internet to reveal previously hidden insights into contemporary life. Bookended by a critical introduction and a list of over two hundred other digital keywords, these essays provide concise, compelling arguments about our current mediated condition.

Digital Keywords delves into what language does in today's information revolution and why it matters.

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Discover the power of words in the digital era with Digital Keywords: A Vocabulary of Information Society and Culture. This thought-provoking book analyzes the impact of the digital revolution on language, showing how keywords shape our research, teaching, and even our very thoughts. Take a deep dive into over two dozen critical terms with leading digital media scholars, gaining valuable insights into how we communicate in the modern world. Let Digital Keywords broaden your understanding of information technologies and the vocabulary that drives the emerging field of digital studies.

Uncover the hidden meanings behind contemporary language with Digital Keywords. Dive into the rich lexicon that defines our digital age, from analog to algorithm, and discover new perspectives on terms like community, culture, democracy, and more. These concise and compelling essays will challenge your perceptions and shed light on the intricate ways in which language shapes our mediated condition. Explore the metaphorical implications of cloud computing and data mirroring, gaining a deeper understanding of the complex web of language that surrounds us in today's information revolution.

Enhance your grasp of the digital landscape with Digital Keywords: A Vocabulary of Information Society and Culture. Gain critical insights into the language of the modern world through the eyes of top scholars in anthropology, history, sociology, and more. Understand the significance of keywords like sharing, gaming, and internet in shaping our contemporary reality. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and compelling arguments that shed light on the role of language in our digital age. Embark on a journey of discovery with Digital Keywords today!

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