As people use self-tracking devices and other digital technologies, they
generate increasing quantities of personal information online. Lupton develops
a fresh and intriguing perspective on how people make sense of and use their
personal data, and what they know about others who use this information--
Exploring emotions through a social constructionist lens, this book presents a scholarly yet accessible analysis of emotionality. It offers a unique perspective on how emotions are shaped by social contexts and cultural influences, making it both engaging and informative. The text contributes to the expanding discourse on the interplay between society and emotional experiences, appealing to scholars and general readers alike.
This collection offers innovative insights into the concept of risk through a blend of empirical research and metatheoretical critiques. Renowned social scientists contribute their perspectives, challenging traditional views and exploring the complexities of risk in contemporary society. The book aims to deepen understanding of how risk is perceived and managed, making it a valuable resource for academics and practitioners interested in social science and risk studies.
This seminal text serves as an essential resource for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students across various fields, including health, anthropology, nursing, and cultural studies. The third edition offers updated insights and perspectives, making it a vital addition to academic curricula. Its comprehensive approach ensures that students gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of these disciplines.
Exploring the impact of digital media technologies, this book examines their integration into daily life and social interactions across both developed and developing societies. It highlights various examples, from social media platforms like Twitter to corporate surveillance tools. Additionally, it positions digital sociology within its intellectual lineage, tracing the evolution of theory and research from the 1980s cyber theory to contemporary analyses of digital phenomena.
With the advent of digital devices and software, self-tracking practices have
gained new adherents and have spread into a wide array of social domains. The
Quantified Self movement has emerged to promote 'self-knowledge through
numbers'.
'The internet is made of cats' is a half-jokingly made claim. Today, animals of all shapes and sizes inhabit our digital spaces, from the monitoring of wildlife and feral animals to wearable devices and RFID chips for livestock. In this book, Deborah Lupton explores how digital technologies and datafication are changing our relationships with other animals. Playfully building on the concept of 'The Internet of Things', it discusses the complex relationships and feelings that have developed between people and animals online and through the use of digital devices, from the rapid dissemination of images and information about animals on social media to employing animal-like robots as companions and care devices. It brings together a range of perspectives including sociology, cultural geography, environmental humanities, critical animal studies and internet studies to consider how these new digital technologies are contributing to major changes in human-animal relationships at both the micropolitical and macropolitical levels. As the book shows, while digital devices and media have strengthened people's relationships to other animals, these technologies can also objectify animals as things for human entertainment, therapy or economic exploitation. This original and engaging book will be of interest to scholars and students across the social sciences and humanities.
Focusing on the sociocultural and personal significance of food, Deborah Lupton analyzes how food intersects with embodiment, emotions, and identity. The book delves into themes such as the role of food in childhood and family dynamics, gendered perceptions of food, and the dining experience. Lupton incorporates a variety of sources, including media representations and her own research on individuals' preferences and emotional connections to food, offering a comprehensive exploration of how food shapes culture and personal experiences.
Focusing on the cultural dimensions of risk, this book explores how various factors such as gender, social class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, occupation, geographical location, and nationality shape individual perceptions and experiences of risk. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding these influences in order to fully grasp how people respond to and think about risk-taking in different contexts.
Beyond its role as a protective covering against coronavirus infection, the face mask is the bearer of powerful symbolic and political power and arouses intense emotions. Adopting an international perspective informed by social theory, The Face Mask in COVID Times: A Sociomaterial Analysis offers an intriguing and original investigation of the social, cultural and historical dimensions of face-masking as a practice in the age of COVID