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The Metric Society: On the Quantification of the Social

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The Metric Society: On the Quantification of the Social - Mau, Steffen
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Star ratings, scores and likes: today data is collected on almost every aspect of our lives. In this new book, Steffen Mau shows that though the intention may have been to build trust, metrics have become a form of social conditioning. Ultimately, the ubiquitous language of ranking and comparison is shaping life chances and deepening inequality.

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The Metric Society: On the Quantification of the Social 2019, Polity Press

ISBN-13: 9781509530410

Trade paperback

Metric Society on the Quantification of the Social 2019, Polity Press

ISBN-13: 9781509530403

Hardcover