ISBN:
1787351688
,
9781787351684
,
1787351653
,
9781787351653
,
9781787351691
,
1787351696
,
9781787351707
,
178735170X
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
DDC:
303.483
Keywords:
Internet and the poor
;
Social media
;
Social media Economic aspects
;
Digital divide
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE Media Studies
;
Digital divide
;
Internet and the poor
;
Social media
;
Social media Economic aspects
Abstract:
Based on 15 months of ethnographic research, this book aims to understand why low-income Brazilians have invested so much of their time and money in learning about social media. Juliano Spyer explores this question from a number of perspectives, including education, relationships, work and politics. He argues that social media is the way for low-income Brazilians to stay connected to the family and friends they see in person on a regular basis, which suggests that social media serves a crucial function in strengthening traditional social relations.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-236) and index
