The narrative unfolds in the vibrant 1970s Baltimore music scene, following 23-year-old Margie Stevens as she navigates her way out of a deep depression caused by heartbreak. Through her personal journey of self-discovery, Margie confronts her struggles and seeks to reclaim her identity, ultimately finding solace and inspiration in the music that surrounds her.
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January 1, 1950
Jean Burgess's work delves into the realms of online video and participatory culture. She critically examines how digital technologies and platforms are woven into the fabric of our cultural landscape. Burgess's research dissects the ways these tools shape content creation and audience engagement. Her insights offer a deeper understanding of the evolving dynamics between media and society.
"Twitter's growth over the past decade, like that of much social media, has far surpassed its creators' vision. Twitter charts this trajectory in the format of a platform biography: a new, streamlined approach to understanding how platforms change over time. Through the often surprising, fast-moving story of Twitter, it illuminates the multiple forces -- from politics and business to digital ideologies -- that came together to shape the evolution of this revolutionary platform. Jean Burgess and Nancy K. Baym build a rich narrative of how Twitter has evolved as a technology, a company, and a culture, from its origins as a personal messaging service to its transformation into one of the most globally influential social media platforms, where history and culture are not only recorded but written in real time." -- Back cover