Researching Digital Society

Multidisciplinary introduction to the theory and methods needed to research society in a digital age. Interested in digital technology and its impact on our everyday lives? This multidisciplinary book introduces you to the theories, concepts, and methods you need to research our digital society. Drawing on diverse case studies and examples it gives you everything you need to understand and choose from a range of research designs, and to utilise and critique digital data from a variety of sources. Learn more about: · How technology shapes our society and how online and offline spaces impact each other · Key methodologies and theories used to understand digital societies · Approaches for studying different voices and communities in online spaces, including digital inequalities. The perfect companion for students and researchers across the social sciences, this book is a fresh, practical introduction to research in the digital age.