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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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Exploring Twitter: From Casual Chats to Serious Research

This chapter examines the authors' academic journeys into the realm of social media, specifically Twitter, and the influence of their backgrounds in communication studies. It discusses their innovative approach to writing a biography of Twitter that emphasizes user engagement and societal impact over corporate narratives.

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