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Focusing on Marxist-humanist communication theory, the book explores how communication functions within capitalist society. It examines the implications of communication practices and their impact on social relations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the interplay between communication and economic structures.

This third volume in Christian Fuchs's Media, Communication and Society series explores living in an age of digital capitalism, analyzing its various aspects through the lens of critical thinkers. Each chapter delves into a specific dimension of digital capitalism or a critical theorist, shedding light on its mechanisms. Topics include digital positivism, big data analytics, and the intersections of patriarchy, slavery, and racism within digital labor. The book examines digital alienation, the impact of social media on the capitalist crisis, and the connections between imperialism and digital labor. It also discusses alternatives like trade unions, class struggles, platform co-operatives, digital commons, and public service Internet platforms. Specific case studies include the digital labor of Foxconn and Pegatron workers, Google software engineers, and online freelancers, alongside an analysis of the political economy of targeted advertising on platforms like Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Instagram. This work provides critical insights into the economy, politics, and culture of digital capitalist society, making it essential for students and researchers in media, culture, communication studies, and related fields.

Focusing on the political economy of communication, this guide equips students with the tools to critically analyze the media's role in society. It delves into the intricate relationships between media, culture, and economics, fostering a deeper understanding of how these elements influence public discourse and societal structures. Through its comprehensive approach, the book encourages critical thinking about media practices and their broader implications.

Focusing on the foundations and applications of digital ethics through a Critical Theory lens, this volume explores ethical considerations in the context of digital technology. It emphasizes a critical approach, aiming to address the complexities and implications of digital media and communication in contemporary society.

Exploring the theoretical foundations of digital fascism, this fourth volume delves into how fascist ideologies are propagated through online platforms. It includes case studies that illustrate the mechanisms of communication used by these movements, offering insights into their impact on society and media. The book emphasizes the intersection of technology and political extremism, making it a critical resource for understanding contemporary digital discourse.

This introductory text is a critical theory toolkit on how to how to make use of Karl Marx's ideas in media, communication, and cultural studies. Karl Marx's ideas remain of crucial relevance, and in this short, student-friendly book, leading expert Christian Fuchs introduces Marx to the reader by discussing 15 of his key concepts and showing how they matter for understanding the digital and communicative capitalism that shapes human life in twenty-first century society. Key concepts covered include: the dialectic, materialism, commodities, capital, capitalism, labour, surplus-value, the working class, alienation, means of communication, the general intellect, ideology, socialism, communism, and class struggles. Students taking courses in Media, Culture and Society; Communication Theory; Media Economics; Political Communication; and Cultural Studies will find Fuchs' concise introduction an essential guide to Marx.

Now more than ever, we need to understand social media - the good as well as the bad. We need critical knowledge that helps us to navigate the controversies and contradictions of this complex digital media landscape. Only then can we make informed judgements about what's happening in our media world, and why. Showing the reader how to ask the right kinds of questions about social media, Christian Fuchs takes us on a journey across social media, delving deep into case studies on Google, Facebook, Twitter, WikiLeaks and Wikipedia. The result lays bare the structures and power relations at the heart of our media landscape. This book is the essential, critical guide for all students of media studies and sociology. Readers will never look at social media the same way again.

Focusing on radical humanist theory, this volume explores the digital public sphere and its implications for digital democracy. It examines contemporary challenges and opportunities, providing insights into how media and communication shape societal interactions and democratic engagement in the digital age.

Focusing on critical theory, this second volume in the Media, Communication and Society series delves into essential concepts and current discussions. It explores the intersections of media, communication, and societal issues, providing a comprehensive analysis of contemporary debates that shape our understanding of these fields. Through its insightful examination, the book aims to deepen readers' engagement with critical perspectives in media studies.

Communicating COVID-19 analyses the changes of everyday communication in the COVID-19 crisis. Exploring how misinformation has spread online throughout the pandemic, the impact of changes on society and the way we communicate, and the effect this has had on the spread of misinformation.