The Modem World: A Prehistory of Social Media

The untold story about how the internet became social, and why this matters for its future "A...
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Author: Kevin Driscoll
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The Modem World: A Prehistory of Social Media by Driscoll, Kevin

The Modem World: A Prehistory of Social Media

€48,77

The Modem World: A Prehistory of Social Media

€48,77
Author: Kevin Driscoll
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The untold story about how the internet became social, and why this matters for its future

"A great book for anyone who wants to understand the early days of online communications."--Preston Gralla, Arts Fuse

Fifteen years before the commercialization of the internet, millions of amateurs across North America created more than 100,000 small-scale computer networks. The people who built and maintained these dial-up bulletin board systems (BBSs) in the 1980s laid the groundwork for millions of others who would bring their lives online in the 1990s and beyond. From ham radio operators to HIV/AIDS activists, these modem enthusiasts developed novel forms of community moderation, governance, and commercialization. The Modem World tells an alternative origin story for social media, centered not in the office parks of Silicon Valley or the meeting rooms of military contractors, but rather on the online communities of hobbyists, activists, and entrepreneurs. Over time, countless social media platforms have appropriated the social and technical innovations of the BBS community. How can these untold stories from the internet's past inspire more inclusive visions of its future?

Author: Kevin Driscoll
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 05/17/2022
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.59h x 6.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780300248142


Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2022

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