Meaning in the Age of Social Media

Langlois, G.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-06-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137356604

DOI: 10.1057/9781137356611

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 201