Twitter, a Biography
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Twitter, a Biography, by Jean Burgess and Nancy K. Baym, explores the evolution of Twitter from its inception as an SMS-based platform to its current status as a major source of news and political discourse.
The book examines how user-driven innovations shaped the platform's development, focusing on key features like the @reply, hashtag, and retweet.
It also delves into the tensions between user-generated content and corporate strategies, highlighting the challenges of content moderation and the evolving business models of social media platforms.
The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of Twitter's impact on communication, social movements, and political activism, offering valuable insights into the complexities of online communities and the ever-changing landscape of digital media.
The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and impact of social media.
The book examines how user-driven innovations shaped the platform's development, focusing on key features like the @reply, hashtag, and retweet.
It also delves into the tensions between user-generated content and corporate strategies, highlighting the challenges of content moderation and the evolving business models of social media platforms.
The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of Twitter's impact on communication, social movements, and political activism, offering valuable insights into the complexities of online communities and the ever-changing landscape of digital media.
The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and impact of social media.
