Virality

Autori

• Derek G. Waller
• Tony Sampson

Parametri

• Filosofia

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In this thought-provoking work, Tony D. Sampson presents a contagion theory fit for the age of networks. Unlike memes and microbial contagions, Virality does not restrict itself to biological analogies and medical metaphors. Instead, it points toward a theory of contagious assemblages, events, and affects. For Sampson, contagion is not necessarily a positive or negative force of encounter; it is how society comes together and relates

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

(In brossura)