The Knowledge Landscapes of Cyberspace

Download or read book The Knowledge Landscapes of Cyberspace written by David Hakken and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How is knowledge produced and used in cyberspace? David Hakken - a key figure in the anthropology of science and technology studies - approaches the study of cyberculture through the venue of knowledge production, drawing on critical theory from anthropology, philosophy and informatics (computer science) to examine how the character and social functions of knowledge change profoundly in computer-saturated environments. He looks at what informational technologies offer, how they are being employed, and how they are tied to various agendas and forms of power. Knowledge Landscapes will be essential for both social scientists and cultural studies scholars doing research on cyberculture.