Info/comm/tech in popular culture: An encyclopedic time capsule

Alphabetically arranged, this time capsule of the state of ICTs and popular culture at the first quarter of the 21st century includes etymologies of 1,000+ key entries. Positioned within the first quarter of the twenty-first century, this time capsule provides a history of rapidly evolving technological advancements while looking ahead to emerging issues such as legal concerns, equity, and accessibility. The volume further considers the way that information and communication technologies (ICTs) have affected and been affected by popular culture and influenced or shaped widespread cultural practices and beliefs. With 1,000+ in-depth entries, valuable appendices, and over 500 cited references, this encyclopedia defines and describes terms related to a wide range of technologies that shape our relationships, education, entertainment, and employment. It encourages readers to critique applications and their implications in terms of economic, political, historic, socio-cultural, media, technological, policy, international, and theoretical considerations. The most authoritative and exhaustive compendium of communication and technology I have ever seen. If there’s a term you haven’t heard of, it’s in this book. Highly recommended for students, researchers, and anyone with a keen interest in information technology. –Paul Booth, Professor of Communication at DePaul University and author of Digital Fandom 2.0 Info/comm/tech in Popular Culture is a gargantuan yet accessible resource for anyone seeking clear definitions, historical context, and insightful explanations of information and communication technologies, media, and popular culture that shape contemporary economic, political, social, and cultural life. A terrific reference work for students, scholars, and the broader public. –Tanner Mirrlees, Professor of Communication and Digital Media Studies, Ontario Tech University, and author of Work in the Digital Media and Entertainment Industries: A Critical Introduction