1000 Platforms

Ensembles as Ontological Experiments

Adrian Mackenzie (Australian National University)

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Bristol University Press
19 May 2025

Communication studies; Media studies; Ethical & social aspects of computing

Series: Dis-positions: Troubling Methods and Theory in STS

In today's digital world, platforms are everywhere, shaping our social and cultural landscapes. This groundbreaking book shows how platforms are not just technical systems, but complex networks involving diverse people, practices and values. It explores a wide range of digital platforms, using insights from science and technology studies, anthropology, sociology and cultural theories to offer fresh perspectives on how platforms, media and devices function and evolve.

Blending ethnographic work with technical analysis, this is essential reading for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the digital age.

By: Adrian Mackenzie (Australian National University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529237405
ISBN 10: 1529237408
Series: Dis-positions: Troubling Methods and Theory in STS
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 19 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. Edging 3. Hashes 4. Embeddings 5. Shadings 6. Closures 7. Alignments 8. Conclusion 9. Appendix: A Platform Set

Adrian Mackenzie is Professor of Sociology at the Australian National University.