<p>"It’s hard enough to bring up a child, but today’s parents must also second-guess, and try to harness, the influence of the many algorithms that shape their access to information, news and social support. Delving into the everyday lives of diverse families, Ranjana Das shows how parents talking algorithms is linked to agency, anxiety and hopes for the future." Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and Digital Futures for Children Centre</p><p> </p>

<p>"In this multifaceted analysis, Ranjana Das shows how parents work to broker, however imperfectly, between their children’s needs and a present and future that are increasingly algorithmic. The importance of her intervention is deepened by her keen eye to the inequities parents are facing in integrating this aspect of the digital into their childrearing." Vikki Katz, Chapman University and Journal of Children and Media</p><p> </p><p> </p>

In today's digital societies, parenting is shaped by algorithms daily - in search engines, social media, kids' entertainment, the news and more. But how much are parents aware of the algorithms shaping their parenting and daily lives? How can they prepare for children’s futures in a world dominated by data, algorithms, automation and AI? This groundbreaking study of 30 English families sheds light on parents’ hopes and fears, their experiences with algorithms in searching, sharing and consuming news and information, and their awareness and knowledge of algorithms at large. Looking beyond tech skills and media panics, this book is an essential read for social scientists, policy makers and general readers seeking to understand parenting in datafied societies.
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This book explores the intersection of parenthood and the digital age, where algorithms shape daily decisions - from search engines to social media. Looking beyond tech skills and media panics, it's an essential read for social scientists, policy makers, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of parenting in a datafied society.
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1. Parents Talking Algorithms 2. Quests 3. Curation 4. Understandings 5. News 6. Literacies 7. Tomorrows 8. Attending to parents talking algorithms
"It’s hard enough to bring up a child, but today’s parents must also second-guess, and try to harness, the influence of the many algorithms that shape their access to information, news and social support. Delving into the everyday lives of diverse families, Ranjana Das shows how parents talking algorithms is linked to agency, anxiety and hopes for the future." Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and Digital Futures for Children Centre
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A timely intervention into an area of clear scholarly and public interest; Draws on lived experiences of 30 families in the UK; Offers a nuanced and impactful assessment.

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ISBN
9781529241013
Publisert
2024-12-09
Utgiver
Vendor
Bristol University Press
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, G, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Biographical note

Ranjana Das is Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Surrey.