
The Third Digital Divide
A Weberian Approach to Digital Inequalities
Massimo Ragnedda(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 21. February 2017
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-1-4724-7126-0 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on the thought of Max Weber, in particular his theory of stratification, this book engages with the question of whether the digital divide simply extends traditional forms of inequality, or whether it also includes new forms of social exclusion, or perhaps manifests counter-trends that alleviate traditional inequalities whilst constituting new modalities of inequality. With attention to the manner in which social stratification in the digital age is reproduced and transformed online, the author develops an account of stratification as it exists in the digital sphere, advancing the position that, just as in the social sphere, inequalities in the online world go beyond the economic elements of inequality. As such, study of the digital divide should focus not simply on class dynamics or economic matters, but cultural aspects - such as status or prestige - and political aspects - such as group affiliations. Demonstrating the enduring relevance of Weber's distinctions with regard to social inequality, The Third Digital Divide: A Weberian approach to rethinking digital inequalities explores the ways in which online activities and digital skills vary according to crucial sociological dimensions, explaining these in concrete terms in relation to the dynamics of social class, social status and power. As such, it will be of interest to social scientists with interests in sociological theory, the sociology of science and technology, and inequality and the digital divide.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
10 s/w Abbildungen, 6 s/w Zeichnungen, 4 s/w Tabellen
4 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 10 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
379 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4724-7126-0 (9781472471260)
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Person
Massimo Ragnedda (Ph.D), is a Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication at Northumbria University, Newcastle, where he conducts research on digital divide and social media. He has authored six books with some of publications appearing in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in English, Spanish and Italian.
Content
List of figures
List of tables
Introduction
Chapter 1. The evolution of the digital divide
Chapter 2. Why does Weber still matter?
Chapter 3. Digital stratification: Class, status group and parties in the age of the Internet
Chapter 4. Life chances and the third level of digital divide
Chapter 5. Concluding remarks and recommendations
Index
List of tables
Introduction
Chapter 1. The evolution of the digital divide
Chapter 2. Why does Weber still matter?
Chapter 3. Digital stratification: Class, status group and parties in the age of the Internet
Chapter 4. Life chances and the third level of digital divide
Chapter 5. Concluding remarks and recommendations
Index