The advancement of digital technology has fundamentally transformed how humans interact, build social relationships, and construct identities, while also creating new social spaces that transcend geographical boundaries. The book serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the dynamics of digital society through a sociological lens. The discussion begins with an introduction to the nature and scope of digital sociology, followed by the theoretical and epistemological foundations necessary for examining various social phenomena in the digital era. Through a systematic approach, the book helps readers understand how technological transformation gives rise to new, increasingly complex, and interconnected social structures.
Furthermore, the book explores various forms of social interaction evolving in cyberspace, the processes of social identity formation and digital culture, and the emergence of virtual communities as new spaces for collaboration, participation, and the building of digital social capital. Phenomena such as social media, online communication, digital networks, participatory culture, and shifting patterns of social relationships are critically analyzed using contemporary sociological concepts. Readers are encouraged to view digital space not merely as a medium of communication, but as a crucial arena for the shaping of values, power, culture, and the social lives of modern society.
In conclusion, the book addresses various ethical and moral issues within cyberspace, including challenges arising from technological disruption, information dissemination, digital privacy, social polarization, and the transformation of values within digital society. By combining conceptual analysis, sociological theories, and examples of actual phenomena, this book serves as a relevant resource for students, lecturers, researchers, and the general public seeking to understand social change in the digital era. It is hoped that this book will enrich academic understanding while fostering critical thinking regarding the dynamics of social life in an increasingly digitized world.
Description:
- Original Title: Sosiologi Digital - Interaksi Sosial di Dunia Maya
- Authors: Rosmawati, Ahmadin, Alfi Husni, Desrian Effendi, Rianto, Endri Bagus Prastiyo, Romi Aqmal, Desmayeti Arfa
- Publisher: Ukhuwah Islamiah Publisher
- Publication Date: March 2026
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 21 cm
- ISBN: 978-634-04-9585-0
