A networked self vs The Master Switch: Which Should You Read?

Cover of A networked self A networked self Zizi Papacharissi · 2010 ★★★★☆ 3.8 8 pages · ≈ 9 min · Moderate

"A Networked Self examines self presentation and social connection in the digital age. This collection brings together new work on online social networks by leading scholars from a variety of disciplines. The focus of…

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Cover of The Master Switch The Master Switch Tim Wu · 2010 ★★★★☆ 4.0 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Moderate

In this age of an open internet, it is easy to forget that every American information industry, beginning with the telephone, has eventually been taken captive by some ruthless monopoly or cartel. With all our media now…

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How to choose

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A networked selfThe Master Switch
Goodreads 3.8 (71) —
Hardcover — 3.9 (46)
Apple Books — 4.5 (26)

Reception

A networked selfThe Master Switch
Ratings 71 46
Editions 9 8
Want to read 130 —
Reading it now 12 —
Written reviews 8 —
Wikipedia attention — 2989
Pages 8 376

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