{"title":"Taina Bucher","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Taina Bucher, a prominent thinker in the realm of digital media and technology. With a keen focus on how platforms like Facebook shape our social worlds, Bucher's writings dive deep into the intersection of technology, culture, and society. Whether you're an academic, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the impact of social media, Bucher's works offer invaluable perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her thought-provoking book \u003cem\u003eFacebook\u003c\/em\u003e, Taina Bucher examines the complexities of one of the world's most influential social platforms. She unpacks its algorithms and the underlying mechanics that drive our interactions and experiences online. Perfect for those interested in Education \u0026amp; Reference, Bucher’s works provide a deeper understanding of the technological frameworks that govern our digital lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Taina Bucher's collection to enrich your knowledge about the intricacies of social media platforms and their profound effect on contemporary communication and interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"facebook-by-taina-bucher-9781509535170","title":"Facebook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFacebook\u003c\/em\u003e has fundamentally changed how the world connects. No other company has played a greater role in the history of social networking online. Yet Facebook is no longer simply a social networking site or social media platform. Facebook is Facebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaina Bucher shows how Facebook has become an idea of its own: something that cannot be fully described using broader categories. Facebook has become so commonplace that most people have a conception of what it is, yet it increasingly defies categorisation. If we want to understand Facebook's power in contemporary society and culture, Bucher argues, we need to start by challenging our widespread conception of what Facebook is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the development and evolution of Facebook as a social networking site, platform, infrastructure, and advertising company, she invites readers to consider Facebook anew. Contrary to the belief that nobody uses Facebook anymore, Facebook has never been more powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely book is important reading for students and scholars of media and communication, as well as anyone seeking to understand the Facebook phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362565964012,"sku":"9781509535170","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12373953482725.jpg?v=1772893629"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/taina-bucher.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}