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The Digital Departed: How We Face Death, Commemorate Life, and Chase Virtual Immortality Timothy Recuber
The Digital Departed: How We Face Death, Commemorate Life, and Chase Virtual Immortality
Timothy Recuber
A fascinating exploration of the social meaning of digital death Recuber traces how communication beyond death evolved over time. Historically, the methods of mourning have been characterized by unequal access to power and privilege. However, the internet offers more agency to the dead, allowing users accessibility and creativity in curating how they want to be remembered.
288 pages, 10 b/w illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 12, 2023 |
| ISBN13 | 9781479814961 |
| Publishers | New York University Press |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 152 × 19 mm · 444 g |