Sam Hinton

Exploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment, Understanding Social Media provides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media. Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape. Updated throughout, the Second Edition of this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of: Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social mediaDatafication and algorithmic culturesSurveillance, privacy and intimacyThe rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiencesSharing economies and social media publicsThe increasing importance of visual economiesAR, VR and social media playDeath and digital legacy Tying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries.

Exploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment, Understanding Social Media provides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media. Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape. Updated throughout, the Second Edition of this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of: Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social mediaDatafication and algorithmic culturesSurveillance, privacy and intimacyThe rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiencesSharing economies and social media publicsThe increasing importance of visual economiesAR, VR and social media playDeath and digital legacy Tying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries.

The world today is filled with technology that allows us to interact with nearly every aspect of our lives. In this digital landscape, it's no wonder that so many people have ideas for computer programs. But contrary to what many professionals claim, creating apps and software doesn't require a degree in computer science. Anyone can learn how to code-and Sam Hinton can show you how. Skip College, Start Programming is a comprehensive guide to mastering computer coding. In clear, easy-to-understand language, Hinton, an IT professional with over twenty years' experience, takes you from A to Z on writing your first computer program, covering everything you need to know about software development, including the following: -The ins and outs of programming language, from semantics and syntax to C# and Java -The process of creating an application system, such as honing in on a program's purpose and intended end user -The different kinds of programming, including console, Internet, and Windows -And much more Don't let anything stand in the way of making your technological dreams a reality. Bring your ideas to life with Skip College, Start Programming, and begin reaping the rewards now.