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Jean Burgess and Nancy K. Baym, "Twitter: A Biography" (NYU Press, 2020)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Evolution of Twitter: From SMS to Social Movement

This chapter explores the early development of Twitter, focusing on user-driven innovations like the 'at' sign and hashtags that transformed communication on the platform. It highlights the tension between personal interactions and public discourse, while examining how features like retweets evolved from careful quoting to casual sharing. Additionally, the chapter discusses the role of Twitter in significant social movements, illustrating its impact on grassroots activism and the complexities of user interaction.

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