132 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
132 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
132 Pages
3 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book offers a comprehensive scholarly overview of Reddit, one of the most popular and least studied social platforms of the early 21st century.
The book inspires new ways of thinking about Reddit, considering it from multiple perspectives: through a historical lens, as a site where identity is forged, as a democracy, as a community, and as a news aggregator and distributor. By bringing... Read more
Chapter 1: What is Reddit?
Chapter 2: The Evolutions of Reddit
Chapter 3: Reddit in Context
Chapter 4: Identity on Reddit
Chapter 5: Reddit and Democracy
Chapter 6: Reddit as Community
Chapter 7: Reddit and Journalism
Chapter 8: Reddit as a Place
Biography
Elliot Panek studies the uses and effects of digital media from sociological and psychological perspectives. He has published research on the social dynamics of online communities, media addiction, and media use and political polarization. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama.
