Larissa Hjorth je významná umelkyňa a etnografka, ktorej práca skúma prienik médií a komunikácie. Ako profesorka prináša do svojej umeleckej činnosti jedinečnú, výskumom podloženú perspektívu. Zameriava sa na pochopenie súčasnej kultúry prostredníctvom inovatívnych etnografických metód.
Exploring the mobile phone as a cultural artifact, this book examines its role beyond mere functionality, highlighting how it reflects and shapes local lifestyles. It delves into the domestic implications of mobile technology, emphasizing the unique nuances that influence its use in various contexts. Through this lens, the author reveals the interplay between technology and culture, offering insights into how mobile phones are integrated into everyday life.
How new media and visual artists provide alternative ways for understanding and visualizing the entanglements of media and the environment in the Asia- Pacific.
An accessible, humanities oriented introduction to the key themes and debates in the study of social media. Full of examples and case studies, this book shows students how to place social media more critically within the changing media and cultural landscape.
Focusing on six diverse cities, this book explores the unique economic, socio-cultural, linguistic, and religious contexts that influence mobile media. It examines crisis management in post-3/11 Tokyo, generational changes in Shanghai, political discussions in Singapore, and the blending of public and private life in Melbourne. Through these case studies, the authors provide insights into the evolving identities of the region and highlight how mobile media shapes both place and practices of mobility, intimacy, and belonging.
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