Platforms: A Critical Introduction
Author:   Anne Helmond ,  Fernando van der Vlist
Publisher:   Polity Press
ISBN:  

9781509568116


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   05 June 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Anne Helmond ,  Fernando van der Vlist
Publisher:   Polity Press
Imprint:   Polity Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.284kg
ISBN:  

9781509568116


ISBN 10:   1509568115
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   05 June 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Lists of tables and figures Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Platforms in culture and society 2. Understanding platforms 3. Profit and power 4. Governance and regulation 5. Conclusion and outlook Glossary Notes References Index

Reviews

""Helmond and van der Vlist are gifted teachers who help students and faculty find their way in the burgeoning field of platform studies. Platforms is a timely and much-needed book to help us understand the rapidly changing online environment."" José van Dijck, Utrecht University ""This should be the first book you read on platforms. Helmond and van der Vlist provide a masterful introduction and critical guide to understanding plaforms. A must-read for students and scholars alike."" Marc Steinberg, Concordia University


Author Information

Anne Helmond is Associate Professor of Media, Data & Society at Utrecht University. Fernando van der Vlist is Assistant Professor in Critical Data & AI at the University of Amsterdam.

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