Angele Christin is assistant professor of communication and, by courtesy, of sociology at Stanford University. Website www.angelechristin.com Twitter @AngeleChristin
Metrics at Work offers unique and persuasive insights into the
inner workings of online journalism in dramatically shifting
technological times. The book vividly explains journalists'
struggles in creating clickable news while remaining committed to
their profession. An extremely timely read in light of the spread
of fake news and the tectonic changes journalists are dealing
with.--Michel Anteby, author of Manufacturing Morals: The Values of
Silence in Business School Education
An illuminating journey into the making of digital news, Metrics at
Work shows how the subtle nudges of clicks and page views can upend
a century of journalistic practice. Christin provides nuance to the
complexity underneath the transformation of the news ecosystem,
helping readers appreciate the contradictory incentives and
everyday practices that shape what information we read.--danah
boyd, author of It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked
Teens
Comparing digital news websites in the United States and France,
Metrics at Work shows that technological convergence (the adoption
of similar audience algorithmic metrics) does not lead to uniform
attitudes toward these technologies. Christin writes beautifully
and her interviews and observations enliven the narrative and
analysis. This strong book will generate lively debate.--Rodney
Benson, author of Shaping Immigration News: A French-American
Comparison
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