e-BOOK
Mapping selfes and memes as Touch
Tis book is the frst of its kind to map Touch as culturally
meaningful in digital social networks. In this chapter, the concept of
Touch (with a capital T) is briefy introduced as a social and cultural
concept, beyond just the physical practice or sensation of touch as we
usually understand it. Touch is specifcally identifed as a key aspect of
photography, including selfes and memes. Touch involves relationships
of bodies, objects, spaces, connection, disconnection and positioning. As
a communication practice, these relationships are meaningful and signifcant. Tis chapter includes descriptions of key terms to locate the focus
of the book and a map of the book’s content. Tis introduction frames
the great signifcance of understanding socially networked relationships
as Touch.
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