Data versus democracy : how big data algorithms shape opinions and alter the course of history
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[New York] : Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media, [2019].
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xvii, 120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Published
[New York] : Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media, [2019].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
User level: beginner -- Back cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Data versus Democracy investigates and explores how, in the era of social media, human cognition, algorithmic recommendation systems, and human psychology are all working together to reinforce (and exaggerate) human bias. The dangerous confluence of these factors is driving media narratives, influencing opinions, and possibly changing election results. In this book, algorithmic recommendations, clickbait, familiarity bias, propaganda, and other pivotal concepts are analyzed and then expanded upon via fascinating and timely case studies: the 2016 US presidential election, Ferguson, GamerGate, international political movements, and more events that come to affect every one of us. What are the implications of how we engage with information in the digital age? Data versus Democracy explores this topic and an abundance of related crucial questions." --Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Shaffer, K. (2019). Data versus democracy: how big data algorithms shape opinions and alter the course of history . Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shaffer, Kris. 2019. Data Versus Democracy: How Big Data Algorithms Shape Opinions and Alter the Course of History. Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shaffer, Kris. Data Versus Democracy: How Big Data Algorithms Shape Opinions and Alter the Course of History Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Shaffer, Kris. Data Versus Democracy: How Big Data Algorithms Shape Opinions and Alter the Course of History Apress, of Springer Science+Business Media, 2019.
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