The Sage Handbook of Data and Society

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Synopsis
The Sage Handbook of Data and Society provides a comprehensive exploration of the impact of data on society. Addressing urgent research questions in this rapidly evolving field and offering a balanced mix of introductory insights and advanced analyses, this resource offers a nuanced understanding of critical data studies and their relevance to contemporary society. Through detailed examinations of specific issues, cases, concepts, and methodologies, the handbook fosters a critical proximity to the entanglement of social dynamics and their data doubles. Organized into seven sections, the handbook covers a diverse range of topics, including data infrastructures, digital labor, power dynamics, environmental challenges, bodily experiences, scientific methodologies, and disciplinary intersections. Each section offers a broad examination of critical issues, highlighting interdisciplinary scholarship and presenting fresh perspectives on the intricate relationship between data and societal structures. Featuring contributions from scholars representing various disciplines and global perspectives, The Sage Handbook of Data and Society is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners. By encouraging critical engagement with the profound impacts of datafication, this handbook equips readers with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of the digital age and comprehend its implications for contemporary society. Section 1: Infrastructures of Data Section 2: Labor of Data Section 3: Power and Struggles of Data Section 4: Data and Crises of Nature Section 5: Data and Bodies Section 6: The Sciences of Data Section 7: Disciplines of Data
Copyright:
2025

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781529677881
Related ISBNs:
9781529679472, 9781529602012, 9781529676297
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
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Copyrighted By:
Tommaso Venturini, Amelia Acker, Jean-Christophe Plantin, and Tone Walford
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Reference, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
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Edited by:
Tommaso Venturini
Edited by:
Amelia Acker
Edited by:
Jean-Christophe Plantin
Edited by:
Tone Walford

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