Digital World

Preface

 

This volume has developed from the Economic and Social Research Council research seminar series, ‘Digital Policy: Connectivity, Creativity and Rights’ (2011–13) (ES/1001816/2) led by the editor, Prof. Gillian Youngs, University of Brighton, with Dr Tracy Simmons, University of Leicester, Prof. William Dutton, Oxford Internet Institute, and Prof. Katharine Sarikakis, University of Vienna. The shape and content of the volume reflects the interdisciplinary reach of the series across the social sciences, humanities and arts, and its multistakeholder engagement, involving creative practitioners and institutions, policymakers across digital and creative economy, activists and social entrepreneurs, digital innovators and businesses, as well ...